Legal & Claims Counsel

CMA CGM; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CMA CGM is seeking a Legal & Claims Counsel to join their Rotterdam office. The role involves managing a variety of claims, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with maritime law. Candidates should possess a law degree, relevant experience in claims handling, and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic legal environment within the maritime sector.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in claims handling in the maritime sector.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English (Dutch is a plus).
• Possesses a valid working permit and is based/located in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Handling cargo claims and monitoring hull and personal injury claims.
• Advising colleagues/customers concerning claims.
• Coordinating incidents in the sea and on land.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Operational acumen

Commercial acumen

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Master's degree in Maritime or Commercial law

Job description

CMA CGM Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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As part of its growth and development, CMA CGM Holland is looking for a Legal & Claims Counsel to join its Legal team.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Legal & Claims Counsel assumes a pivotal role in deftly orchestrating a diverse spectrum of legal and claims activities. With precision and expertise, they navigate these responsibilities, ensuring seamless alignment with the Company's overarching objectives and stringent compliance standards. In this multifaceted position, the Counsel expertly combines legal acumen with claims handling, providing a comprehensive approach.

The key responsibilities of the Legal & Claims Counsel are as such :

1. Handling cargo claims and monitoring hull and personal injury claims:

• Maintaining contacts with internal and external stakeholders, including other CMA CGM offices, customers, insurance companies, (P&I Club) surveyors, principals, agents, stevedores, customs, terminals, captains’ room, lawyers etc.;
• Full handling of (cargo) claims and doing all necessary work involved;

• Maintaining contacts with internal and external stakeholders, including other CMA CGM offices, customers, insurance companies, (P&I Club) surveyors, principals, agents, stevedores, customs, terminals, captains’ room, lawyers etc.;
• Full handling of (cargo) claims and doing all necessary work involved;
• Advising colleagues/customers/principal concerning claims.
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• All B/L terms & conditions related questions and other maritime law related questions;
• All general local law related questions for CMA CGM Holland BV and CMA CGM worldwide;
• Review local contracts.
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• All B/L terms & conditions related questions and other maritime law related questions;
• All general local law related questions for CMA CGM Holland BV and CMA CGM worldwide;
• Review local contracts.
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. General:

• Incident and risk management: coordinating incidents in the sea and on land;
• Coordinating full idle cases: finding a solution for longstanding containers, either out of court or via proceedings.
  
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• Incident and risk management: coordinating incidents in the sea and on land;
• Coordinating full idle cases: finding a solution for longstanding containers, either out of court or via proceedings.
  
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KILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Legal and Shipping background: Education on WO (university) level is a must with at least a Bachelor’s degree in law. Preferably holds a Master's degree in Maritime or Commercial law;
• 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years of experience in claims handling in the maritime sector (either inhouse or as a lawyer);
• Possesses strong operational and commercial acumen;
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment;
• Fluent in both spoken and written English (Dutch is a plus);
• Exhibits flexibility and the ability to perform well under pressure;
• Possesses a valid working permit and is based/located in the Netherlands.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation

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