Senior Legal Advisor – Maritime & Shipping

About the role

A Senior Legal Advisor is needed in Dubai to advise management on maritime, shipping, corporate, commercial, regulatory and governance matters. The role covers charterparty and contract work, corporate governance, litigation coordination and liaison with regulators and external counsel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to management on maritime, shipping, corporate, commercial, regulatory and governance matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate charterparties, maritime agreements, commercial and corporate contracts and other legal documentation.
• Advise on legal and contractual aspects of vessel operations, chartering, cargo, claims, insurance, disputes and other shipping matters.
• Support corporate governance, Board and shareholder matters and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support corporate transactions, strategic initiatives, investments and other business arrangements.
• Identify and assess legal, contractual and regulatory risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, arbitration, claims and dispute resolution with internal stakeholders, insurers, P&I Clubs and external counsel.
• Monitor developments in UAE and international maritime, shipping and regulatory requirements and advise stakeholders on their impact.
• Liaise with regulators, government authorities, external counsel, business partners and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and review of corporate policies, legal procedures, templates and governance documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law; professional qualification preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong maritime and shipping law experience (mandatory).
• Experience in the shipping/maritime industry.
• Experience in a listed-company environment highly preferred.
• Fluent Arabic and English (mandatory).

Required skills

• Knowledge of UAE and international maritime regulations.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law and corporate governance.
• Experience with charterparties, commercial contracts, claims and disputes.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, analytical and communication skills.