Junior Legal Counsel

SWISSMARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight operator & shipping company based in Singapore is looking for a UK/Singapore-qualified solicitor with 2-4 years of PQE in maritime law to serve as In-house Junior Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will assist with handling legal affairs and manage charter party disputes, showcasing excellent drafting skills and strong business judgment. Additional knowledge in shipping litigation and club claims would be advantageous. This role requires organizational skills to manage tasks under pressure, along with a commitment to professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in maritime law and dispute resolution.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Knowledge of charter party disputes, laytime, and demurrage.

Responsibilities

• Handle SwissMarine’s legal affairs.
• Manage charter party disputes and club claims.
• Independently handle claims and arbitration with external solicitors.

Skills

Drafting skills

Business judgment

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

UK or Singapore qualified solicitor

Job description

SwissMarine is a highly reputed and leading freight operator & shipping company operating in the drybulk sector worldwide.

We are looking for a UK/Singapore-qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE in maritime law and dispute resolution, with a focus on charterparty disputes.

The suitable candidate will have excellent drafting skills, along with sound business judgment and strategic thinking, be diligent, well organized and able to manage numerous projects or work tasks simultaneously under deadline pressure. They will have good interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism and team-working, the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the handling of SwissMarine’s legal affairs generally. Knowledge of charter party disputes, in particular laytime and demurrage, knowledge and experience of handling club claims (P&I) is an advantage, including monitoring legal developments inclusive of new regulations that impact on the Company’s business, and providing internal updates. Independent handling of claims and any ensuing arbitration with external lawyers/solicitors.

Requirements

In-house Junior Legal Counsel, UK / Singapore-qualified and practising solicitor specialising in Shipping Litigation, 2-4 years PQE, to be based in Singapore but with flexibility to support our Europe office (i.e. during Europe time zone).