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Job Description


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.