Legal Counsel Maritime (shipping Industry)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
:Founded in 1992 in the United States, GMS is the worlds LARGEST Buyer of ships and offshore vessels for recycling worldwide. With our current headquarters situated in Dubai, UAE, and operations spanning across nine countries, GMS has established a global presence. Over the years, GMS has broadened its scope beyond ship recycling to include ship ownership, cruising, sports, real estate, and other sectors.
- Manage and advise on the company's legal affairs regarding ship/sale purchase (SNP), charter party contracts, claims, vendor agreements, ship financing, and other commercial matters.
- Provide comprehensive legal advice to departments such as Trading (S&P), Operations, Chartering, and Finance, including general corporate and commercial advice
- Oversee litigation management of contentious disputes, collaborating with an external panel of legal counsels and law firms across major international shipping markets for ongoing and developing arbitration/court proceedings matters.
- Conduct compliance and regulatory due diligence, offering sanctions advice on counterparties, vessels, and corporate authorities. Identify, analyze, and assess legal and compliance risks, both contractual and regulatory.
- University degree in Law (LLB). A postgraduate degree (LLM) with specialization in Maritime Law or any other related field will be considered an advantage.
- 1-3+ years of previous experience in a similar in-house role or experience in a private practice law firm.
- A dynamic and results oriented individual
- High sense of initiative, professionalism and responsibility
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1661411
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned