Job Description
as Legal Counsel / Claims Handler / Volljurist (m/f/d)
in the area of Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate Security
Your Challenge
The successful candidate will be inhouse legal counsel for the shipping department of ADM. In this position he/she will counsel on all shipping related matters, contractual, insurance or claims related, especially time charter and voyage charter issues on all levels, from early “ fire fighting” with the Operation managers to full arbitration or court proceedings. Occasionally he/she will also assist in counterparty approval of our potential contract partners on the shipping side and assessment of vessels. Overseeing Additional War Risk insurance matters is also part of the daily work. This is an unlimited and fulltime position.
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.
Within the shipping department Team you will have the following responsibilities:
- Claims handling of shipping issues and arbitration
- Legal consultancy and support for Chartering and Operations
- Technical and financial assessment of potential counterparts (vessels, Owners, Operators)
- Legal review of charter parties and other shipping related contracts and clauses.
- Giving advice regarding marine insurance
- Administrating claims
- University degree, preferably a law degree, preferably in English law and/or a degree in Nautical Science (or a similar qualification), together with
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge of maritime law, charter parties and marine insurance contracts
- Commercial sense and understanding
- Minimum of 5 years practical experience in managing and administering Admiralty, Marine Claims, P&I and/or Cargo matters, preferably gained in former employments as claims manager at P&I clubs, marine insurance broker or shipping company
- Fluent English, further languages welcome
- An autonomous, responsible and task-orientated way of working and good communication skills and of course an open minded team-player
- Agile market environment
- Supportive, open and friendly team culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity
- International Company environment
- Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path
- Excellent career and development opportunities in a world leading agriculture and nutrition company
- An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers
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