Legal Advisor

Are you ready to elevate your career in offshore legal advisory with a leading company? We are looking for a Legal Advisor to join the Legal department in Maersk Supply Service and directly support our business in Brazil.

What We Offer

At Maersk Supply Service, you’ll be part of a leading organization dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient marine solutions to the energy sector. Based in Rio de Janeiro, you’ll join a dynamic team of professionals bringing expertise to navigate the complexities of our industry.

As a Legal Advisor, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the business and our clients, including major energy companies within traditional business with a focus on the offshore market, and participate in challenging projects. You will also have room to develop your skills, innovate, and do things differently. Join us on our customer journey to become the world's most reliable supplier of advanced offshore marine services.

We are owned by A.P. Moller Holding, operating independently with the trust and empowerment to do what is right for us, while proudly bearing the Maersk name and values.

What You Will Be Doing

Your main responsibility will be to provide first-class legal support to our business in Brazil, working closely with the commercial team. In this role, you'll be responsible for drafting, reviewing, qualifying, and negotiating a wide range of contractual instruments related to our operations, including complex offshore service contracts and subcontracts. Additionally, you will advise on and establish corporate structures and manage our legal presence in Brazil, with the potential to expand into new areas of operation.

Who You Are

First and foremost, you are passionate about the maritime space, and you recognize the game-changing potential of new innovations. In addition, we hope you can say yes to the following:

• Working with and managing cooperation with local law firms
• Advising on and handling legal disputes and regulatory matters
• Explaining legal and contractual matters to other departments and management
• Understanding and managing complex liability and risk scenarios and presenting to other departments and management.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in law or related fields and a master’s degree in shipping or contract law, or a related area. We seek a Brazilian-qualified lawyer with 4-7 years of experience from a reputable law firm or international organization.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Portuguese.

How to Apply

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we look very much forward to hearing from you. Please apply through our website no later than December 05, 2024. We will review and interview on an ongoing basis.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, permanent position based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reporting to the General Counsel.
• Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the process will be closed when the right candidate is found, thus we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.