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Legal Counsel - Shipping / Marketing

Employer
Fortescue Metals
Location
Perth, WA, Australia
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 11, 2020

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Fortescue is now consistently producing 175-180 million tonnes of iron ore per year and has an exciting future ahead, establishing itself for future growth in a global market through innovation, product diversification and asset development.

Legal Counsel - Shipping / Marketing

Work Location: Perth

Roster: Monday to Friday

Reporting directly to the Group Manager Legal, this position has overall responsibility for ensuring the efficient and effective management of all legal matters and risks associated with Fortescue's diverse shipping and marketing teams located in Perth, Shanghai and Singapore.

Key accountabilities will include:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
  • Providing strategic legal advice to the shipping and marketing teams
  • Management of litigation and disputes on behalf of the shipping and marketing teams, including advice on legal options and negotiating settlement
  • Liaising with the shipping team to draft responses to day to day operational matters including laytime, documentation, bills of lading and other charter party related issues
  • Working closely with other disciplines including finance, operations and other corporate teams as required

Qualifications and skills required:

  • Degree qualified - Bachelor of Laws minimum
  • 4-8 years PQE experience, with a demonstrated focus on shipping and marketing (preferably gained in a private practice environment)
  • Strong knowledge of shipping documentation process including letters of credit, bills of lading and mates receipts
  • Understanding of international legislative framework and application in Australia
  • Understanding of shipping insurance areas including P+I, H&M, FDD and CLH
  • Strong drafting, advisory and negotiation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet challenging deadlines
  • Energy, drive and enthusiasm with the ability to work with initiative, independence and as part of a team

Our values drive our culture and performance through a strong focus on safety, family and determination. We celebrate and respect people's differences and commit to providing an inclusive work environment. This is an exciting time to join Fortescue.

We encourage Aboriginal Australians and female candidates to apply.

www.fmgl.com.au/jobs-at-fortescue

Applications close: 11 Dec 2020 W. Australia Standard Time

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