Junior Legal

**Location**
Singapore, Suntec

**Job Function**
Legal / Insurance

**Employment Type**
Full Time

**Position Level**
Junior executive

**Education Level**
Degree

**Number of Vacancies**
1

**Posted On**
6 hours ago

**Expiring On**
1 month
- AAL is a leading, award-winning **global shipping company** founded in 1995, specializing in premium **project heavy lift** and **multipurpose cargo**transport. Company offers comprehensive shipping solutions through three main service models: tailored Chartering Solutions, regular Liner Services across Asia Pacific, Oceania, and Europe, and Fixed Trade Route Services with flexible monthly sailings on key global routes.

AAL serves major industries such as energy, oil & gas, mining, forestry, agriculture, and construction. Company has a strong global presence with offices and agencies spanning Asia, Oceania, India, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

**About the Role**
- We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented **Junior Legal & Claims Officer** to join our team. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with initial experience in legal, claims handling, and compliance within the maritime or shipping industry. You will play an important role in supporting claims management, providing legal support, conducting sanctions screening, and helping to ensure compliance and risk mitigating risk across the organization.

**Job Requirement**

**Key Responsibilities**

**Contracts**:Draft, review, and negotiate contracts; provide legal advice and coordinate external counsel when needed.

**Legal Advisory**: Provide legal guidance across departments, ensure compliance, manage external counsel, and update company policies and procedures.

**Insurance**: Assist with vessel insurance placement and AP quotes for high-risk areas.

**Compliance and Sanctions**: Conduct client due diligence, sanctions screening, maintain records, and monitor regulatory changes.

Qualifications and Requirements:
**Law Degree**, **Marine Studies**, or related field;

**0-2 years’ experience** in legal, claims, or compliance roles within shipping or marine insurance is considered a bonus but not essential

**Knowledge of** international sanctions regimes preferred but not essential

**Excellent communication** in English (written and spoken), negotiation, and analytical skills.

**Ability to work independently** and manage multiple priorities

**About**Austral Asia Line Pte Ltd**

Shipowning / Operating

Established in 1995, Austral Asia Line (AAL) is a leading breakbulk, project cargo and heavy-lift shipping company. Our customers represent industries like energy, oil & gas, mining, forestry, leisure, agriculture and construction - and our vision is to be the best at what we do and create sustainable growth and an unparalleled reputation, built on trust and service.