Maritime Law & Commercial Counsel – On-Site

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office resources

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for a Legal Consultant role. This full-time, office-based position requires delivering specialist maritime and commercial law advice to local businesses and stakeholders.

You will review contracts, advise on charter parties and bills of lading, represent clients in negotiations, and conduct port and logistics legal research to support compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with SA High Court eligibility.
• Experience in maritime and commercial law.
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Team player with client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal consultation on maritime law, shipping and related commercial activities.
• Advise on contractual matters including charter party, bills of lading, service agreements.
• Represent clients in negotiations and mediations concerning commercial disputes.
• Conduct legal research related to port operations and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with national and international maritime regulations.
• Assist in drafting and review of legal documents and agreements.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stakeholders in Richards Bay area.
• Manage case files and maintain records of legal advice.

Job description

WhatJobs Direct in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, invites applications for a Legal Consultant role. This full-time, office-based position requires delivering specialist maritime and commercial law advice to local businesses and stakeholders.

You will review contracts, advise on charter parties and bills of lading, represent clients in negotiations, and conduct port and logistics legal research to support compliant operations.