DP World - Maritime Solutions , Legal Counsel , Dubai

ABOUT THE ROLE : Based at our Corporate Office in Dubai and reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel , The job holder is responsible to provide comprehensive legal support and assistance across all aspects of DP World Maritime Solutions' business activities, with a primary focus on transactional shipping matters, including charter parties, offshore and towage contracts, vessel acquisitions and disposals, financing, newbuilds, vessel registration, regulatory compliance, insurance, corporate governance, joint ventures, and commercial contract management. The role will focus on contract drafting and Charter Party (CP) work for Offshore Services, Ports Services and MCV/Cargo divisions. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: - Provide legal support with the Offshore, MCV/Cargo, and Port Services businesses on chartering activities, including cross-charters, bareboat charters, time and voyage charters, heavy lift/project cargo contracts, tendering, Charter Party (CP) reviews, and chartering support for spot tug operations and business expansion initiatives. - Advise the Group in all legal issues regarding the ownership and operation of DP World Maritime Solutions vessels and vessel owning companies in the company Group to mitigate risk and align matters with DP World Maritime Solutions Group policy and capacity, in particular: - Prepare, review and negotiate charter party contracts, vessel acquisition and disposal contracts, including related tax and insurance matters; - Contribute legal material to tenders and bid proposals contracts, including drafting and reviewing NDA, LOI, MOU; - Drafting and reviewing shipbuilding contracts - Reviewing financial & loan agreements, including assisting on loan documentation and ensure compliance with loan covenants; - Assist in preparation and review of joint venture, collaboration and alliance agreements; - Assist on general contracts, including IT, procurement and labour related contracts; - Assist on