Advisor - Legal, Maritime & Shipping Cluster

Job Description

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned Legal Advisor with deep expertise in maritime law, contracts, and regulatory compliance to support the Maritime & Shipping Cluster. If you possess strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, along with the ability to lead legal strategy and mitigate risk, this role provides the opportunity to contribute significantly to a dynamic and high-impact legal environment.

About the Maritime Cluster

AD Ports Group's Maritime & Shipping Cluster is led by Noatum Maritime, a globally connected agile entity operating across multiple countries. With a fleet of over 250 vessels and decades of expertise, Noatum Maritime offers a diverse portfolio of services delivering everything you need on the seas.

Job Purpose

To provide legal counseling to the management of the Maritime & Shipping Cluster in controlling and managing legal and corporate affairs. The role includes advising on legal risks, drafting contracts, managing litigation, conducting due diligence, and ensuring compliance with legal provisions while protecting the company's interests.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on daily operations, transactions, and contracts in alignment with policies and procedures to minimize financial, legal, and reputational risks.

Create long-term compliance strategies and implement related standards and procedures.

Draft, review, and validate financial, regulatory, governmental, and IT-related contracts.

Maintain and manage legal and corporate records, agreements, and documentation.

Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies for legal support and case management.

Assist in the formulation of legal documentation, procedures, and reports.

Participate in litigation, claims resolution, and contract negotiations.

Support the legal due diligence process in coordination with internal legal teams.

Maintain a repository of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents.

Respond to internal legal queries, highlight contractual risks, and recommend legal actions.

People Management

Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to legal team members.

Mentor and coach junior legal staff to enhance capability and performance.

Create a collaborative environment that supports innovation and accountability.

Identify skill gaps and implement relevant legal training programs.

Strategic Responsibilities

Contribute to the development of legal strategies aligned with business objectives.

Act as a trusted legal advisor to leadership on maritime regulatory trends and best practices.

Translate cluster-level strategic goals into actionable legal initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience: 1215 years of experience in legal advisory roles, with a focus on maritime, contracts, or corporate law.

Required Skills

Expert knowledge of legal methodologies, drafting, and contract law

Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

Ability to understand complex strategic and regulatory frameworks

Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus

Common law solicitors UK / Singapore / Hk / Aus / NZ / NY only. If required, I can consider German lawyer

Shipping / trading / commodity lawyer from an established law firm or a ship owning company or a trading or commodity firm

Must have at least 3 8 years of PQE