Lead the Legal and Insurance department of a prominent Middle Eastern shipping company, reporting directly to the CEO. Provide strategic legal guidance on shipping, maritime operations, LNG, joint ventures, M&A, and financing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Manage legal and insurance, align with company goals, drive compliance.
- Legal Advisory: Advise on commercial, finance, LNG, and joint venture matters; ensure contract integrity; manage maritime legal risks.
- Litigation & Dispute: Oversee litigation, lead dispute resolution.
- Legal Analysis: Direct legal research and analysis.
- Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, develop department policies.
Qualifications:
- Law Degree (Master's preferred).
- Professional legal qualification.
- 15+ years legal experience (8+ in LNG, 8-10+ in senior shipping legal roles).
- Expertise in Shipping Law, International Trade Law, Commercial Law, and LNG.
- Proven leadership and communication skills.
Ideal Candidate:
A strategic legal leader with deep shipping and LNG experience, ready to drive success in a dynamic, international environment.