International Shipping Lawyer - Global Supply Chain Provider
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Dubai (Emirate) (AE)
- Salary
- Tax free city package
- Closing date
- 4 Mar 2025
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Banking/Finance, Transport (Including aviation and shipping), Shipping (Dry), Shipping (Wet), Shipping Finance, Asset Finance
- PQE
- 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
International Shipping and Trade Solicitor
This standout In-house role is seeking to add to its small team a non contentious shipping lawyer. Our client is a trusted global supply chain provider with an innovative approach. Headquartered in Dubai, They are at the center of world logistics and are ver easy to do business with. The company provides has over 1000 solution-oriented, driven staff.
This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to the quality of the work undertaken, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.
Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.
Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.
You will be engaged with high-profile clients from countries across the world on all manner of multi-jurisdictional shipping, maritime and marine work. The team are currently engaged in matters originating in Brazil, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK, Norway, the USA, Ireland, the Middle East and the United Kingdom to highlight a few.
Work includes drafting and negotiating shipbuilding contracts, providing charter advice, cargo claims, international trade matters, ship sales and purchases, off-shore commercial contracts, marine insurance, off-shore windfarm chartering and more.
Each day in this role provides a new challenge and as a result, there is no ceiling to your professional development. Work is challenging, complex and often business-critical. You will be someone who acts with rigour, has a keen intellect and is comfortable managing intricate commercial contracts and sophisticated transactions with a steady hand.
The international nature of the work means the role comes with unique travel opportunities and given the boutique nature of the team, there is a clear and structured progression pathway which has no limit.
Team culture is tight and supportive, whilst collaboration with colleagues from all across the business is a daily occurrence.
This is a rare opportunity to enter an in-house role. Applicants should be ambitious, sharp and actively keen to engage in knotty, demanding work which will see them elevate their legal prowess and accelerate their careers in the Middle East
The Ideal Candidate
- Is a high-performing individual with experience in commercial contracting and transactional matters (NQ-4) PQE. Experience in practice areas such as Projects, Construction, Commercial, Corporate and Finance are well aligned.
- Ability to work at pace with accuracy
- Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
- Is commercially aware and has a real interest in the subject matter
- Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset
What's on offer
- Working for a Top 25 and globally renowned employer
- Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
- International travel opportunities
- First-rate, structured career development
- Exceptional salary
- Lucrative bonus
- Generous benefits package and well-being considerations
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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