Legal Counsel | Global Freight
On-siteRotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Provide general and strategic legal counsel on all legal matters involving global freight across our Freight Value Chain; draft, review and negotiate charterparties, letters of indemnity, guarantees, novations, assignments, bills of lading, agency and port agreements; manage commercial disputes, litigation and arbitrations with in-house and external counsel; monitor regulatory developments affecting global freight and shipping and advise on compliance (including credit and risk management); develop and deliver internal training on global freight legal topics; support legal technology tools (e.g., Docusign, Tracker); report on litigation, projects and costs; develop and manage relationships with external law firms with budgeting and cost control; collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business goals.
Required Qualifications
- Fully qualified solicitor (preferably UK qualified) or comparable qualification
- At least 2 years PQE (Post-Qualification Experience)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an international law firm and/or as in-house counsel, dedicated to commodities trading and/or shipping
- Excellent skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal agreements and contracts, especially those pertinent to global freight
- Deep understanding of commercial law, maritime law, trade law, and regulatory issues pertinent to global freight and shipping
- Strong communication skills in English (oral and written)
- Analytical strength, research and problem-solving skills
- Team-oriented personality with ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively
- Business acumen
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