Maritime Law Attorney

ManTech; Aiea (HI); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 270.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ManTech seeks a skilled Maritime Law Attorney to join our team in Oahu, HI. The role requires serving as the final authority on legal interpretation of complex maritime statutes and the law of the sea, and advising on high-value contracts and security-related maritime operations. Minimum qualifications include a law degree, 12+ years of relevant experience, and active U.S.

bar membership. Desired qualifications include a JD and 15+ years of experience, with familiarity advising PACOM or USSOCOM

Qualifikationen

• Requires bar membership in the U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience advising maritime and security programs is a plus
• Strong knowledge of international maritime treaties (Law of the Sea) is preferred

Aufgaben

• Acts as the final Technical Authority for legal interpretation on maritime statutes and international law of the sea
• Leads formulation of legal strategies for civil and criminal proceedings and validates high-value maritime contracts
• approves legal frameworks to protect organizational rights in global maritime operations
• Ensures compliance of maritime logistics operations with international treaties and Host Nation port regulations
• Reviews specialized maritime subcontracts and charters for offshore support vessels to mitigate legal risks
• Provides strategic legal guidance on territorial water transits and maritime security for special operations
• Offers leadership, guidance, and mentoring to staff

Kenntnisse

Maritime law

Legal counsel

Contract review

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Juris Doctor (JD)

Jobbeschreibung

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented expert Maritime Law Attorney to join our team in Oahu, HI.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serves as the final Technical Authority for legal interpretation, providing counsel on complex maritime statutes and international law of the sea
• Authorizes the formulation of legal strategies for civil and criminal proceedings and validate the execution of high-value maritime contracts
• Approves legal frameworks that protect organizational rights and obligations in global maritime operations
• Validates the legal compliance of maritime logistics and sustainment operations within the Pacific, ensuring adherence to international maritime treaties and Host Nation port regulations
• Authorizes the review of specialized maritime subcontracts and charters for offshore support vessels to mitigate legal risks in contested environments
• Provides strategic legal guidance on territorial water transits and maritime security protocols for Special Operations missions
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field
• 12+ years of position-relevant experience
• Active bar membership in the U.S. jurisdiction

Desired Qualifications

• 15+ years of position-relevant experience
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Experience advising PACOM or USSOCOM on maritime legal affairs
• Expert knowledge of the Law of the Sea Convention

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must possess active Public Trust clearance

Physical Requirements

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and virtual communication which may involve delivering presentations