Senior Legal Counsel - Russian Speaker

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 04/08/2025

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with expertise in the shipping and maritime industry, specializing in maritime law, shipping regulations, and industry contracts. The role involves providing legal counsel on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution while ensuring adherence to international and local maritime laws. The ideal candidate must have at least five years of experience in corporate and commercial law, strong contract negotiation skills, and familiarity with shipping agreements such as BIMCO and charter parties.

Fluency in English and experience with sanctions compliance frameworks are essential, with an LLM being a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on a broad range of issues, including corporate governance, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, maritime law, sanctions compliance, and risk management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Manage legal aspects of high-value corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting, and negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international shipping regulations.
• Lead and manage dispute resolution: arbitration, litigation, and mediation related to shipping operations or commercial activities.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide legal support on different matters.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and classification societies.
• Oversee and manage legal risks, develop strategies to mitigate liabilities, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor the company’s adherence to sanctions regulations.
• Stay informed of changes in laws, maritime regulations, and sanctions regimes to ensure the company remains compliant and updated on relevant legal developments.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, with legal qualifications from a recognized jurisdiction. LLM will be an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in corporate and commercial law with mandatory exposure to the shipping or maritime sector.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, regulatory compliance, sanctions compliance, and risk management.
• Experience managing cross-border transactions and complex corporate matters.
• Experience in monitoring and implementing sanctions compliance across various jurisdictions.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work on exciting international projects related to shipping.
• A collaborative work environment with astrongculture.