Legal Counsel - Port Infrastructure & Asset Management

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Your Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join our team at a leading Port Infrastructure and Port Asset Management company. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background with a focus on infrastructure development and asset management. This role involves working closely with Group Legal Department stakeholders, external advisors, and regulatory bodies to ensure that the company's operations remain compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

Your Impact

The Legal Counsel, under the supervision of the Group Legal Department, will provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal matters relating to port infrastructure development and management, including by performing the following activities:
* Draft, review, and support on, a wide range of contracts, including construction agreements, concession agreements, lease agreements, and service agreements.
* Ensure that agreements are compliant with relevant laws and regulations, and aligned with the company's business objectives and standards.
* Ensure compliance with local, national, and international laws governing port operations, environmental regulations, maritime law, and trade.
* Monitor changes in relevant regulations.
* Liaise with government agencies, regulators, and industry associations to stay updated on evolving legal standards and best practices.
* Provide legal support on acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, such as joint ventures, in relation to port infrastructure development projects.
* Support due diligence and risk assessments for potential acquisitions or partnerships in the port infrastructure sector.
* Ensuring that corporate affairs within the subsidiaries engaged in port development activities are handled in accordance with best practices adopted at group level.
* Draft corporate policies and guidelines related to legal and compliance matters.

Your Journey so far

* Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree.
* Experience: 5-7 years of legal experience, with a focus on infrastructure development, maritime law, or asset management. Experience in the port and logistics industry is highly desirable.
* License to practice law is a must. License to practice law in the UK, major EU jurisdiction or the US is an advantage.

Your Essentials

* Strong knowledge of infrastructure development, port management, construction law, and maritime regulations.
* Excellent negotiation, drafting, and contract management skills.
* In-depth understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
* Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide business-oriented advice.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here