Legal Counsel

Overview

In this role you will provide pragmatic commercial legal counsel to Clarksons CPS Division, supporting offshore wind, oil & gas, and marine logistics projects. You will work closely with senior leadership to enable complex, cross-border commercial solutions while managing risk across a broad portfolio. The role offers high visibility and the chance to influence strategic commercial decisions in a fast-paced, international environment. You’ll act as a trusted adviser to a growing business at the forefront of the sector, shaping contract terms and regulatory responses to drive value.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, review and draft commercial contracts including customer and supplier terms, framework agreements and service schedules
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates with liability, insurance and risk considerations
• Manage contractual liability and commercial risk across projects
• Handle disputes and claims, including regulatory and negligence matters
• Address customs and regulatory issues affecting operations
• Oversee procurement, logistics contracts, subcontractor and partnership agreements (including MOU to contract conversions)
• Support acquisitions and corporate projects
• Manage property and lease matters
• Provide day-to-day legal support to international operations
• Perform ad hoc duties to meet business needs

Key requirements

• PQE 5-6 years
• Experienced in commercial contracts
• Experience in-house or private practice (both considered)
• Shipping, offshore energy, logistics or operational business experience advantageous but not essential
• Commercially minded and pragmatic
• Confident dealing with senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain to non-lawyers
• Solutions-focused, decisive and independent in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to negotiate liability, indemnity and insurance positions in service contracts
• Attention to detail and problem-solving orientation

• Integrity and respect
• Drive
• Relationship building
• Commercial contracts drafting and negotiation
• Liability, indemnity and insurance negotiation in service contracts
• Regulatory and customs matters

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