Our client is a prominent and global player in the Maritime Sector. There is now a need for the business to hire an experienced legal professional to be part of their dynamic legal team as their Senior Legal Counsel covering the APAC Region.
Responsibilities:
Legal Advisory:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- 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.
Please contact Matthew Chan or email your cv directly in word format to [Confidential Information]
Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days.
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