Shipping Legal Counsel

Shell

London, United Kingdom
Competitive starting salary; annual performance re...
Advanced experience in shipping and maritime law
Drafting and negotiating charterparties and bills of lading
Knowledge of cargo claims, demurrage, and vessel management
This role provides professional legal advice to Shell Trading and Supply's Shipping and Maritime business units globally

Job Summary

  • This role provides professional legal advice to Shell Trading and Supply's Shipping and Maritime business units globally.
  • The successful candidate will draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts while managing legal risks associated with commodity trading.
  • Shell offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities to work on the energy transition with diverse global teams.

Matching Summary

This role provides professional legal advice to Shell Trading and Supply's Shipping and Maritime business units globally.

Salary

Competitive starting salary; Annual performance related salary increase; Paid parental leave and flexible working options

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Advanced experience in shipping and maritime law
  • Drafting and negotiating charterparties and bills of lading
  • Knowledge of cargo claims, demurrage, and vessel management
  • Qualified to practice as solicitor or barrister in common law jurisdiction
  • Fluent written and spoken English

Nice-to-have

  • Recent dispute resolution experience in shipping sphere
  • Exposure to international civil and common law contracts
  • Digital fluency and AI-readiness for legal tools
  • Experience with decarbonisation and shipping technology projects
  • Ability to work autonomously in fast-paced trading environment

Key Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in common law jurisdiction
  • Advanced experience in shipping and maritime commercial activity
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

Work Rights

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