Senior Legal Counsel

Key responsibilities

1. • Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a broad range of legal matters, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, and compliance, with respect to project financing in support of the Company's existing and prospective global business.
   • Negotiate, structure, draft and finalize finance agreements including revolving loan facilities, asset finance, hedging contracts and associated term sheets.
   • Advise and review, existing contractual arrangements involved in international shipping.
   • Analyze and interpret complex legal issues, assessing the impact on business operations and recommending actionable solutions.
   • Manage budget, instruct and coordinate with external counsels on a need-be basis.
   • Mentor and guide junior legal staff (Co Secs), fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment.
   • Support the legal department's development by sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices globally.

Role requirements

• Education: Law degree from an accredited institution. A legal practice certificate from a common law country or other relevant jurisdiction. Dual qualification is an advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 6-8 years of relevant legal experience, ideally within a corporate legal department or a large law firm.
• Skills:

• • Strong negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
  • Deep knowledge of contract law, corporate law, compliance, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
  • Proactive, business-oriented approach with a focus on problem-solving and strategic thinking.