Shipping Finance Legal Counsel

Headhunter: LHH

Law Firms

Genève - Schweiz

Senior Specialist / Project Manager

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this role you act as a legal partner to the business, focusing on shipping finance and related commercial matters. You’ll advise on vessel transactions, leasing structures, and refinancing, while drafting and negotiating broad commercial agreements. You’ll support operations, risk, regulatory issues, and cross-border initiatives, and coordinate external counsel on international projects. The position sits at the crossroads of legal, commercial, and project activity in a fast-moving, global context. You’ll help drive governance improvements and ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance.

Compensation / Benefits

Dynamic, cross-functional role
Exposure to international, high-value transactions
Collaborative, multicultural environment
Growth opportunities within developing organisation

Responsibilities

Advising on shipping finance transactions including vessel acquisitions, sales, leasing structures and refinancing
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (charterparties, financing documents, project contracts, service agreements)
Supporting internal stakeholders on legal issues related to operations, risk management, regulatory matters and strategic initiatives
Managing external counsel and coordinating legal workstreams for international projects
Contributing to the improvement of internal legal processes, templates and governance practices
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, industry standards and company policies across multiple jurisdictions

Key requirements

UK Solicitor or equivalent common-law qualification
Several years of experience in shipping finance, asset finance, or transactional law
Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex agreements
Proactive mindset and ability to navigate international, fast-moving environment
Excellent English communication; additional languages are a plus

Analytical mindset Collaborative with business teams Excellent communication Drafting and negotiation of complex agreements Regulatory and compliance understanding across jurisdictions Legal governance and process improvement