Role Purpose

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will provide real-time legal advice and support to the bulk businesses and the bulk corporate team. Whilst the role will incorporate both contentious and non-contentious work, the focus will be on providing contentious support for the Swire Bulk chartering and operations teams.

Role Accountabilities

Business Partnering

Provide real-time legal support to the commercial departments, with particular focus on the Swire Bulk chartering and operations teams.
Support commercial teams in the resolution of contentious issues including real-time guidance on risk-mitigation, tactical and strategic issues and appropriate escalation.

Legal Support

Day-to-day management of formal dispute proceedings in various jurisdictions, coordinating commercial teams, insurers, clubs, and external counsel as required.
Draft, review and advise on legal documents (including charter agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase/hire agreements, shipbuilding contracts, etc) and assist with the negotiation of such documents where required.
Provide legal support on special projects such as the acquisition of businesses/assets, as required.

External Relationships/Knowledge

Maintain and develop strong relationships with external legal partners, insurers and support providers.
Keep abreast of relevant legal developments and provide updates/training to the commercial teams as appropriate.

Crisis Management

Make every effort to be aware of and understand your role in the event of a crisis.
Make every effort to attend any relevant training, simulations and or meetings relating to Crisis Management.
Perform your role as best as possible in a calm and collaborative manner in line with the relevant policy and procedures in the event of a Crisis.
Provide input and feedback towards the ongoing improvement of the Crisis Management framework and procedure.

Safety

Take responsibility for your safety and that of those around you by displaying safety leadership principles.
Challenge and stop unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Polices and Operating Procedures.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Qualifications

English or Singapore qualified lawyer.
At least 5– 8 years PQE gained in the shipping department of an international law firm.
Experience in a P&I/FD&D club or ship-owner preferred.

Professional Skills

Genuine understanding of the shipping industry.
Able to manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
Ability to prioritise.

Technical Skills

Strong litigation background with experience of the day-to-day management of contentious cases (under the guidance of a partner/manager).
Excellent drafting skills with experience of drafting contentious correspondence and formal submissions. Contract drafting experience welcome.
Non-contentious experience is desirable (but not essential), particularly ship-finance or corporate.

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