Legal Counsel
- Legal
- Athens
Published 7 days ago
- Full time
Pantheon Tankers is in search of a Legal Counsel, specializing in shipping law to join the legal team and support a diversified fleet of Tankers, Bulkers and LNG carriers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on matters related to shipping, maritime law, and international trade.
- Draft, review, and negotiate shipping contracts, M.O.A’s , shipbuilding contracts, financing (including leasing) and related agreements.
- Advise on regulatory compliance with international and domestic maritime laws.
- Liaise with external counsel and regulatory authorities as required.
- Support corporate legal matters, including risk management, employment law, tax law and commercial contracts.
- Stay current on changes in shipping law and industry regulations to mitigate legal risks.
- Conduct internal training and legal awareness sessions for operational teams.
Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer registered at the Greek Bar.
- 8-10 years of post-qualification experience with a strong focus on shipping law.
- Prior in-house legal experience in a shipping company or in legal firm specializing in maritime law is a must.
- In-depth knowledge of international maritime conventions, shipping regulations, and trade law.
- Proven experience handling sale and purchase and financing transactions.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and drafting skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of a language other than English and Greek will be considered as a plus
Interested candidates should send their CVs in strict confidence.