Shipping Finance Legal Counsel

Our client
, a global organisation with expanding operations and a solid presence in Geneva, is seeking a:
Shipping Finance Legal Counsel to join its in‑house legal department. This newly created position offers the opportunity to work at the heart of an international business involved in complex commercial activities and large‑scale projects.

• Advising on shipping finance transactions, including vessel acquisitions, sales, leasing structures and refinancing arrangements
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, such as charter parties, financing documents, project contracts and service agreements
• Supporting internal stakeholders on legal issues connected to operations, risk management, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives
• Managing external counsel and coordinating legal work streams for international projects
• Contributing to the improvement of internal legal processes, templates and governance practices
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, industry standards and company policies across multiple jurisdictions

• A legal qualification from the UK (Solicitor of England & Wales) or an equivalent common‑law jurisdiction
• Several years of experience in shipping finance, asset finance, or commercial/transactional law, gained in a law firm or an international company
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex agreements
• A proactive mindset, sound judgment and the ability to navigate an international, fast‑moving environment
• Excellent communication skills in English; other languages are an asset

• A dynamic position at the crossroads of legal, commercial and project activities
• Exposure to cross‑border matters and high‑value transactions
• A collaborative, multicultural working environment
• The opportunity to grow within a developing organisation