At NORDEN, we are not just navigating the seas-we are innovators in global trade. Become a part of our 154-year-old start-up where innovative concepts meet effective implementation, and your ideas contribute to a more sustainable and efficient shipping industry.

So, if you could see yourself unfold your experience as a shipping lawyer in a company that emphasises purposeful engagement and substantial decision-making while offering considerable growth potential - NORDEN might be ideal for you.

You will be located in our Singapore office.

What you will do and be part of
NORDEN is one of the world's leading operators in global shipping. We blend our rich history with innovative practices, applying digital solutions to address logistical challenges while prioritising sustainability and community well-being.

This position will place you in a team with other engaged legal professionals which currently consists of lawyers across Copenhagen, Singapore and Cyprus. Collectively, the legal team services diverse business units spread across various offices internationally in all aspects of the global maritime industry.

The Legal team is responsible for all legal work within the corporate and compliance area. This includes a wide range of legal disciplines such as company law, stock exchange law, competition law, data privacy law, trade law, financing law and contract law.

The team is absolutely crucial before, during and after new agreements and initiatives take place.

Why you will enjoy working here
As an essential part of our global legal team of accomplished legal practitioners, you will assist the business by providing strategic legal solutions in a lively and supportive atmosphere. You will be expected to do the legal work in this inhouse environment.

You will have control of your own cases working alongside experienced colleagues, across different business units and different time zones. You will work closely with department leaders and provide guidance to external legal counsel. You will also be expected to demonstrate self-management in relation to external counsel.

It is of utmost importance that you are pragmatic and can apply your legal skills to guide the business as best possible and sometimes under tight time constraints.

What you bring
You are a qualified lawyer in the UK or other common law jurisdiction with at least 4 years PQE gained at an international law firm or in-house counsel at a multinational organisation or a P&I Club.

You might also have both contentious and non-contentious shipping experience.

• Experience in handling typical charterparty/COA/bill of lading disputes, cargo and other FDD and P&I claims in the dry and / or tank segments.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of shipping agreements including charterparty agreements and transhipment agreements.
• Providing legal advisory support at the pre-fixture stage.
• Proficient in written and oral communication skills.
• An engaging collaborator with good interpersonal skills and an ability to engage in constructive debate.
• Common sense, great judgement, a commitment to high standards and a curious mind.