Maritime Lawyer

Job Family:
Legal

Job Title:
Assistant General Counsel

Role Summary:
Prepares and examines contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, insurance, etc. Provides legal counsel to the organization on issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits and to prevent lawsuits. Prepares corporate resolutions and forms. Prepares legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc. Develops and recommends company policies and guidelines on legal and compliance issues. Conducts and coordinates research into a variety of legal issues. Performs investigations and conducts compliance training. Provides legal counsel and advice to internal clients.

Additional Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents, as necessary
Draft, review, and administer complex vendor, client, and employment contracts
Represent the company and/or its officials in various legal proceedings
Other duties as assigned

Core Required Skills and Competencies:
Acts strategically with focus and direction
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Responsive, dependable and follows through
Motivated, self-starter with sound judgment
Ability to work effectively with a diverse level of business personnel

Function Specific Required Skills and Competencies:
Admission to State Bar with a license to practice in-house.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and legal procedures
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws

Required Minimum Years Experience:
Minimum of 10 years of maritime law and litigation experience in an Admiralty law firm, corporate legal department, or shipping carrier

Required Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel and support to the organization, with a focus on maritime law and litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of maritime law and regulations, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for law, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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