Job Responsibilities:
- Review of commercial contracts, tender documents and other legal documents under the supervision of Legal Counsel.
- Assist in the provision of legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Assist in the management of legal cases for the Group (including the drafting and issuance of letters of demand, reviewing of draft affidavits and submissions, organisation of documentary evidence, and execution of court documents as necessary).
- Assist to liaise with external counsel on strategy and cost, as well as briefs to internal stakeholders.
- Assisting with the sale and purchase of vessels (reviewing loan agreements, reviewing mortgage documents, coordinating with Finance department on repayment of existing financing agreements, coordinating with Finance and Tax departments on the designated terms of sale and pricing, as well as liaising with external counsel and banks in relation to the mortgage discharge/remortgage process).
- Assist in the review of asset/corporate finance documents.
- Assist in the review and preparation of corporate nominee documents.
- Administrative matters relating to the execution of legal documents, filing of documents, monitoring of accruals and timely payment of invoices.
- Assist to liaise with auditors and their queries pertaining to the Group’s audit.
- Assisting in ad hoc project management.
- Assist with other departmental matters for the legal department.
Job Requirements:
- Diploma in Law or equivalent.
- Relevant working experience in the shipping or transport will be an advantage but is not essential.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Willingness to learn and apply knowledge.
- Good understanding of laws and regulations in Singapore or other common law jurisdiction.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
