Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Singapore SWIRE SHIPPING PTE. LTD. Full time

**Role Purpose**:
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be part of a shared service team providing real-time legal advice and support to the Swire Shipping and Swire Bulk groups. The role will incorporate both contentious and non-contentious work

**Role Accountabilities**:

- Provide real-time legal support to the commercial departments, with particular focus on the Swire Bulk and Swire Shipping chartering and operations teams.
- Support commercial teams in the resolution of contentious issues including real-time guidance on risk-mitigation, tactical and strategic issues and appropriate escalation.
- Day-to-day management of formal dispute proceedings in various jurisdictions, coordinating commercial teams, insurers, clubs, and external counsel as required.
- Draft, review and advise on legal documents (including charter agreements, service agreements, equipment purchase/hire agreements, shipbuilding contracts, etc) and assist with the negotiation of such documents where required.
- Provide legal support on stand-alone projects, including the acquisition of businesses/assets, as required.
- Maintain and develop strong relationships with external legal partners, insurers and support providers.
- Keep abreast of relevant legal developments and provide updates/training to the commercial teams as appropriate.

**Safety**
- Take responsibility for the safety of yourself and those around you by displaying safety leadership principles (i.e. Sfety I’s & Accountability ladder).
- Challenging and stopping unsafe acts and behaviours or unsafe conditions.
- Comply with the Global Safety Standards, Policies and Operating Procedures.

**Key Qualifications & Skills**:
**Qualifications**
- English or Singapore qualified lawyer.
- 5 - 7 years PQE gained in the shipping department of an international law firm.
- Experience in a P&I/FD&D club or ship-owner welcomed.

**Professional Skills**
- Genuine understanding of the shipping industry.
- Able to manage conflicting demands from multiple business clients in a fast-paced environment while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise.

**Technical Skills**
- Strong litigation background with experience of the day-to-day management of contentious cases (under the guidance of a partner/manager).
- Excellent drafting skills with experience of drafting contentious correspondence and formal submissions. Contract drafting experience welcome.
- Non-contentious experience is desirable (but not essential), particularly ship-finance or corporate.

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