Legal Counsel (Shipping)

BEATHCHAPMAN (PTE. LTD.); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable maritime organisation in Singapore is seeking a legal counsel to manage various shipping-related legal matters. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in English and/or Singapore law with experience in charterparty disputes. This role will involve advising on disputes related to laytime and demurrage, handling claims, and monitoring regulatory developments. Excellent drafting skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines are essential for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with 2–4 years PQE in maritime law.
• Strong experience in handling charterparty disputes.
• Experience in managing P&I Club claims is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on charterparty disputes related to laytime and demurrage.
• Manage claims and arbitration proceedings independently.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the maritime industry.

Skills

Charterparty disputes

Drafting skills

Commercial judgment

Law qualification

Education

Qualified in English law and/or Singapore law

Job description

The Role

Our client is a reputable organisation within the maritime sector and is seeking to appoint a legal counsel. This role offers broad exposure across shipping matters and is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys a mix of advisory, claims-related, and administrative work.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will assist with the handling of the company’s legal affairs across a broad range of shipping-related matters. A key focus of the role will be advising on charterparty disputes, particularly in relation to laytime and demurrage, as well as independently managing claims and any ensuing arbitration proceedings, working closely with external lawyers and solicitors where required. The role will also involve handling or supporting P&I Club claims, monitoring legal and regulatory developments impacting the maritime industry, and providing clear, practical internal updates to the business.

Requirements:

• English law and/or Singapore law qualified, with 2–4 years’ PQE and relevant training in maritime law
• Strong experience in charterparty disputes, including laytime and demurrage, with exposure to dispute resolution and arbitration
• Experience handling P&I Club claims is an advantage
• Excellent drafting skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to manage multiple matters under deadline pressure, with a collaborative and professional approach

Please send your resume to Raiza via [e-mail] or to Linus Choo [e-mail] for a discussion.

Reg No R1216328
BeathChapman Pte Ltd
Licence no. 16S8112