Roles & Responsibilities
The legal executive will provide legal, contractual and compliance support across the company's crewing, vessel and offshore operations. The role will review and negotiate a wide range of maritime and commercial agreements, advise Management on legal and regulatory matters, and coordinate the handling of disputes, claims and external legal resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate seafarer employment agreements, manning contracts, charter parties, service agreements and other commercial documents.
- Review agreements involving vendors, principals, customers, business partners and joint-venture parties.
- Advise Management and operational teams on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities and potential legal risks.
- Provide guidance on the Maritime Labour Convention 2006, flag-state requirements and applicable maritime, employment and labour regulations.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and recommend updates to contracts, internal policies and operating procedures.
- Manage contractual disputes, crew-related claims, charter-party matters and other commercial claims.
- Coordinate arbitration, litigation and settlement matters, including the preparation and preservation of relevant documents and evidence.
- Liaise with external lawyers, P&I clubs, insurers, brokers and other advisers to ensure matters are handled effectively and within agreed timelines.
- Support the review and negotiation of insurance, indemnity, liability and risk-allocation provisions.
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear written advice, risk assessments and recommendations for Management.
- Maintain accurate contract registers, case records, legal correspondence and compliance documentation.
- Work closely with Crewing, Operations, Commercial, Finance and Management teams to support business activities and resolve legal issues.
- Assist with internal compliance initiatives, contract-management procedures and legal-awareness training where required.
- Undertake other legal, compliance and special assignments as directed by Management.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Recognized law degree and admission as a qualified lawyer in Singapore or another relevant common-law jurisdiction.
- Three to six years of post-qualification experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Experience in maritime, shipping, offshore, crewing or employment law would be strongly preferred.
- Strong contract-drafting, review and negotiation capabilities.
- Practical experience handling commercial disputes, claims, arbitration or litigation matters.
- Familiarity with charter parties, seafarer employment agreements, manning arrangements, P&I matters or the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 would be an advantage.
- Sound commercial judgement with the ability to identify legal risks and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
- Strong legal research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
- Able to work independently, manage several priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- General commercial or employment lawyers who have a strong interest in developing maritime expertise are also encouraged to apply.
