Senior Legal Counsel

Stolt-Nielsen; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics and aquaculture firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel. This role involves providing comprehensive commercial guidance, handling complex maritime matters, and managing disputes across Europe and the Middle East. The ideal candidate will have an English law degree and experience in international law. This position offers competitive remuneration, prospects for professional growth, and a cooperative work culture. Hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional growth opportunities

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Engagement in international projects

Qualifications

• Experience as an in-house or private practice lawyer in an international setting.
• Profound understanding of maritime matters and contracts.
• Familiarity with international trade law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle maritime legal matters initiated in Europe and the Middle East.
• Resolve disputes and prepare cases for litigation or arbitration.
• Counsel business management on legal alternatives and compliance requirements.

Skills

Maritime law

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Commercial guidance

Compliance law

Education

English law degree (LLB)

Job description

Overview

Does working in the fast-paced environment of maritime and liquid logistics appeal to you? Then OSE-listed Stolt-Nielsen might be the place for you.

As a Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Global General Counsel, you will be entrusted with comprehensive commercial guidance, transaction counseling, and dispute resolution for our business operations in the EU and UK. You will need to possess a profound understanding of maritime matters, to efficiently handle these responsibilities.

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL) are experts in bulk-liquid logistics and sustainable land-based aquaculture. We also invest in opportunities aligned to these industries.

What you will be doing

You will dive into complex tanker voyage charter parties, intricately handling negotiations, preparation, interpretation, and resolution of disputes. You will provide pivotal support related to insurance, delivering legal backing in dispute resolutions. Your role will involve assessing and analyzing disputes, preparing cases for litigation or arbitration, and coordinating with external legal counsel.

Your role also involves supporting ship construction, repair, sale, and scrapping processes, emphasizing international trade and EU regulations. You will be advising business management to ensure legal alternatives and constraints are thoroughly understood during decision-making, nurturing a cooperative environment while guaranteeing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will further be involved in general commercial legal matters for our tanker, tank container and terminals.

Key responsibilities

• All maritime legal matters initiated in Europe and the Middle East.
• Resolve disputes, prepare cases, and liaise with external legal counsel as required.
• Counsel business management within the decision-making process, outlining legal alternatives and constraints.
• Management responsibilities.
• Secure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and conventions applicable to worldwide SNL operations, accounting for local variations.

Qualifications

• English law degree (LLB) is a must.
• Experience as an in-house lawyer or private practice lawyer in an international setting.
• Profound understanding of maritime matters, charter parties, marine insurance, and ship-related contracts.
• Familiarity with international trade and compliance law is advantageous.
• General corporate and commercial experience is also advantageous.
• Proficiency in English.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration reflective of experience.
• Prospects for professional growth.
• A cooperative work culture with dynamic and diverse teams.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Engagement with international business operations and prestigious projects.

Extra

• Location : Rotterdam, The Netherlands, or London, United Kingdom.
• Process : We will invite you for three interviews.
• We have 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH policy
• Please apply before November 30.

About Stolt-Nielsen

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL) is focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its three global bulk liquid and chemical logistics businesses – Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers – as well as Stolt Sea Farm and several investments. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs : SNI). Our values: commit to go further, collaborate for success, act pragmatically and create solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Stolt-Nielsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, disability status, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status, marital status, sex / gender, sexual preference / orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, national origin or ancestry, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law or regulation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer

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