Maritime Law Advisor: Shipping & Charter Parties

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Long-term engagement potential

Direct impact on critical shipping ops

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, SA, seeks a Legal Advisor with maritime and shipping law expertise. On-site role advising on charter parties, cargo claims, vessel financing, and insurance within a dynamic maritime setting.

The candidate will handle admiralty matters, drafts of ship contracts, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with operations and management to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Advised on maritime and shipping law including admiralty, salvage, towage, and collisions.
• Drafted and negotiated charter parties, bills of lading, and shipping-related contracts.
• Managed cargo claims, demurrage, and freight disputes; advised on marine insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on maritime and shipping law across operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate charter parties and shipping contracts.
• Manage cargo claims, demurrage, and freight disputes.
• Ensure compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL, and national maritime legislation.
• Represent the company in negotiations and dispute resolutions.
• Conduct legal research on regulatory changes impacting shipping.

Skills

Maritime and Shipping Law

Drafting & Negotiation

Marine Insurance & P&I

Legal Research & Negotiation

Education

Admitted Attorney - High Court of SA

Tools

Maritime legal databases

Job description

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, SA, seeks a Legal Advisor with maritime and shipping law expertise. On-site role advising on charter parties, cargo claims, vessel financing, and insurance within a dynamic maritime setting.

The candidate will handle admiralty matters, drafts of ship contracts, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with operations and management to mitigate risk.