Legal Counsel - Shipping Claims

Department Shipping Claims - Legal Position

Legal Counsel - Shipping Claims

Reporting Manager-Manager – Legal Counsel,Shipping Claims

a) Purpose (Why does the position exist, WITH what objectives and WITHIN what limits)

Reviewing, advising on and handling shipping law related queries, disputes and claims (including

insured/P&I and/or FD&D) involving the Scorpio group of companies (“Scorpio”). These could range from

providing real time legal advice to various departments under Scorpio, handling disputes and claims inhouse

as well as with the assistance of external lawyers.

Internal Network-Liaising with other departments of Scorpio,

including Operations, Chartering, Post Fixture

claims, Crewing and Insurance

External Network-Liaising with external solicitors, P&I Clubs, brokers,

H&M underwriters, counterparties and any other

persons which may be required, on a case-to-case

basis

Relevant Experience-Maritime Law / Dispute Resolution / Claims Handling

Business/Industry Understanding -Shipping, Operations, Chartering and Insurance

Knowledge – Education & Functional-Degree: LLB

(LLM would be beneficial but it is not a prerequisite)

-Qualified lawyer (in India or another jurisdiction)

-Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in

shipping claims handling is preferred (gained in-house

and/or in law firms)

-International Law knowledge and experience would

be beneficial

-Strong English language skills

-Strong Research and Drafting skills

-Knowledge of, and interest in, the Shipping Industry

-Proficient user of MS Office applications, email, and

internet

-Prior experience in handling matters dealing with the

Tanker trade would be beneficial but not a

prerequisite

-Sailing background would be beneficial but not a

prerequisite

Skills – Behavioural

-Team Player, Responsible and Motivated individual

-Ability to assist with Research and strategizing

-Attention to detail

-Ability to assist with managing disputes and liaise

with external solicitors

-Ability to attend to time sensitive and urgent matters

in an organized and efficient manner

-Ability to assist with reviewing and analysing

extensive documentation efficiently

-Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner

Responsibility

• Analysing case papers and preparing legal advices, notices and various

correspondences at the first instance

• Liaising with various internal stakeholders, including, but not limited to,

chartering, operations, insurance, post fixture claims, crewing, technical and

commercial managers and (where applicable) to ensure a timely and efficient

handling of disputes involving Scorpio

• Liaising with relevant external parties, primarily external lawyers, P&I Clubs

and H&M underwriters

• Assisting chartering and operations departments with reviewing and

negotiating charter party terms and addressing immediate operational issues

• Keeping abreast with legal developments, particularly with regards to

maritime law, interpretation of contracts including charterparty clauses, which

may affect how Claims are handled and resolved

• Advising and assessing the risk and exposure involved in case of any

deviation from our standard agreed charterparty clauses

• Running internal seminars (including web-based and power point

presentations) on shipping related matters, updates and disputes for various

internal stake holders

Reporting

• Maintaining an up to date and detailed Claims status chart and reporting on a

weekly basis to internal stakeholders

• Reporting and updating the Manager-Legal Counsel and other relevant

internal stakeholders for on ongoing or threatened litigation by or against

Scorpio

• Annual reports on cases/issues handled by the Shipping Claims Team
• Assisting finance and other internal stakeholders on external audits

Vetting

• Review contracts, charter parties, pool agreements, LOUs, settlement

agreements, warranties and other documents which may be relevant from

time to time