Job Description Are you a qualified legal professional with maritime and energy sector experience? This is an opportunity to work at the heart of an internationally operating business, delivering legal guidance across shipping, offshore, and logistics operations throughout Europe.

The Role:
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for delivering legal advice and commercial guidance across a diverse range of jurisdictions. This role sits working closely with the general counsel at the heart of the legal and executive function, offering direct exposure to business-critical decisions and high-value transactions in the maritime and energy sectors.
  
Key Responsibilities:
Provide legal support for maritime shipping and energy operations across multiple regions Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and shipping agreements Support litigation processes, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance Assist with joint ventures, new market entry, and risk management strategies Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counsel across Europe Ensure policies are aligned with relevant legal and compliance frameworks Respond to changing business priorities and legal requests with agility   
Essential criteria:
Several years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law Strong background in maritime law, shipping, and oil & gas Qualified solicitor with cross-border transactional experience Fluent in French and English (both written and spoken) Demonstrated ability to operate in high-pressure, evolving commercial environments Independent and proactive, with the ability to reprioritise quickly
Why Join?
Work directly with executive leadership on strategic and legal matters Competitive salary Engage in varied, hands-on legal work with real business impact   
This is a full-time role in Europe.