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Legal Counsel - General

Australia

Job Description - Legal Counsel - General (001484)

Legal Counsel - General - ( 001484 )

Description

• Prepare legal memoranda containing analysis of legal and/or maritime business issues and recommendations on appropriate courses of action; Provide legal advice and counsel to the maritime & offshore related business unit personnel and management on issues relating to contractual transactions, tenders and terms & conditions;

• Review, draft, amend and negotiate legal aspects of commercial contracts, tender documents, charter-parties, business/purchase agreements, general terms and conditions, non-disclosure agreement, contracts, etc and other agreements to ensure effective implementation of all contractual terms and conditions;

• Provide ad-hoc advice on specified legal topics concerning maritime & offshore business units on matters related to contractual & commercial agreements, maritime laws (including cabotage laws), port and crew issues, agency matters, and issues on day-to-day shipping activities;

• Negotiate, draft, amend and review all corporate/support services and non-maritime commercial related agreements (including tender-documents and real-estate agreements) to identify areas of legal risks, liabilities & financial implications and to ensure their alignment with the company's business interest and effectively communicate all legal concepts and risks to respective maritime & offshore BU;

• Provide support to and share domain-knowledge with the cross-functional teams on all major transactions like acquisitions, mergers, JV's, partnerships, legal restructuring, deal-structuring, financing and investments.

• Follow up with official authorities (such as flag-state, ministries etc) on keeping certificates, licenses and registrations of vessels and maritime assets valid/renewed as required by the relevant laws and regulations.

• Monitor and analyze local legislations and regulations which may impact Milaha’s operations and business units; Submit regular reports with recommendations to the SLC-M&O;

• Review (or oversee review), assess and analyse tenders and documents related to the Section, taking into consideration every legal liability, to minimise discrepancies and ensure compliance with Milaha policies and procedures;

• Engage (or oversee) in legal research relating to various legal and business matters on maritime and offshore sector; and provide SLC-M&O and VP with analysis and advice regarding potential legal risks and liabilities;

• Liaise with other Legal Department team members in supporting and sharing domain expertise as and when required; Work in coordination with them in your respective activities and functions.

• Implement legal processes to ensure Milaha’s privileges, obligations, and rights; and propose necessary amendments in order to safeguard Milaha’s interests; Participating in establishing and implementing training programs as and when necessary.

• Evaluate, appoint, deal with, and follow up with assigned external counsel/consultancy firm in any transaction or advisory work.

• Comply with all Milaha Health & Safety, Security, Environment and Quality policies, manuals, procedures, laws, regulations and standards; Advice on maritime safety standards on board vessels and on ports.

• Advising SLC-M&O and VP on legal and compliance matters as and when necessary;

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Ensure operations/work processes occur in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and any other standards and requirements to which compliance is required

• Ensure the health and safety of all employees and the protection of the environment for all sites/work premises under their control.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Law or equivalent

Professional Experience

6 – 8 years of experience in area of Shipping Practice out of which 1-3 years in an in-house counsel role.

Bar Admission: Common Law License (eg. U.K., U.S., Australia, Singapore etc.)

Geographic Experience

Fully conversant with maritime laws of UK and similar regulations globally. Be able to locate and interpret the applicable laws and judgements.

Computer Skills

Good knowledge of Office and web applications

Language Skills

Business Fluent English. Arabic skills desirable

Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge

Strong knowledge of local and international maritime laws and regulations

Strong knowledge of admiralty law, UN maritime conventions, port state regulations, employment laws, and O&G chartering practice.

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