Senior Manager, Legal & Claims With A Global Shipping Mnc Based In Town

• Requires 5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in maritime law, gained either at a shipping firm or in-house at a shipping company.
• Shipping litigation experience with experience dealing with ship owners is essential
• Has deep understanding of admiralty law, and international maritime conventions.

Our client is a global shipping MNC (based in town). The co allows for a WFH arrangement of 2 times a week (after the candidate passes the probation period). This is a perm role at the group level (based in Singapore). The role reports directly to the Group General Counsel.

Summary: To provide all legal support to the Company covering mainly corporate, compliance, contracts and insurance functions.

Reports to: Group General Counsel

Location: Singapore

Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepare agency agreement for all the Group’s shipping agents.
• Draft commercial agreements, including but not limited to Connecting Carrier Agreements (CCAs), Slot Exchange Agreements, Joint Service Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Slot Charter Agreements and other agreements and contracts.
• Vet and recommend changes to draft agreements and contracts received from other parties within the Group.
• Reviewing terminal agreements.
• Provide legal advice and recommend solutions to disputes that may arise regarding business agreements and contracts.
• Liaise with external lawyers on all legal matters.
• Review and negotiate MOA on sale and purchase of ships; and assist closing.

• Negotiate charter party clauses and finalize the charter with owners.
• Handles charter party disputes by liaising with P&I club.
• Draft internal charterparties and negotiate with external charterparties for owned ships.

• Assist fleet department and business hubs on all queries (coverage, claims and certificates, etc) on insurance by liaising with brokers.
• Liaise closely with insurance brokers on development in P&I and changes in the marine insurance industry.

• Handle all cargo/container claims and monitor progress; Liaise with P&I clubs’ claim handler on claims progress.
• Liaise with Line Managers / Operations on appointment of surveyor to determine the cause of the incident and the extent of the damage/loss.
• Take steps on recovery against responsible party liable for damage / loss arising from claim incident.
• Consider loss prevention measures with Operations and implementation.
• Liaise with Fleet Management on claims arising from internal vessels.
• Provide assistance / advice to claims arising in other hubs.
• Defend claims and deny liability against claimants.

• Contract management, operational advisory and compliance matters.

Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law (LLB/LLM) from a recognized university.
• Experience: Requires 5 to 10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in maritime law, gained either at a shipping firm or in-house at a shipping company. Shipping litigation experience with experience dealing with ship owners is a must.
• Hard Skills: Deep understanding of admiralty law, and international maritime conventions.
• Certification: Qualification to practice as a solicitor or barrister in a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK or Singapore) is preferred.

Selling pts:

• Global shipping MNC based in town. This role is a global role at the HQ level based in Singapore
• Role is based in town. A WFH arrangement of 2 days per week is allowed (after probation clearance)

To apply, pl send your cv in word doc to resume@cap-cg.com. Pl also include details on your current salary, expected salary and notice period in your cv.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Posted by:

CAP Consulting (EA license: 14C7175)

Caroline Poh (EA Registration: R1105649)

Date ad is posted - 31 January 2026

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From $1.00 per month

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Downtown Core