Legal Counsel Job Vacancy at Mærsk Tanzania

Legal Counsel Job Vacancy at Mærsk Tanzania

Legal Counsel

A.P. Møller-Mærsk Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company; going all the way, together, for our customers and society.

A.P. Møller-Mærsk Tanzania seeks a skilled and experienced professional for the position of Legal Counsel based in Dar es Salaam.

The role involves overseeing legal matters for Maersk’s Eastern Africa Area, with a primary focus on Tanzania. The successful candidate will report directly to the Eastern Africa Area Legal Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive business partner for country management and commercial functions and providing legal advisory support on corporate and legal issues to all functions in the area.
• Providing legal support on cross functional projects and initiatives with a view to ensuring legal risks are minimized and business objectives are achieved.
• Flagging risks with a commercial and pragmatic approach towards problem solving. Coming up with initiatives to improve the legal service offering.
• Research and advising on local and international law issues as well as relevant legislation affecting the Area.
• Advice and support on drafting and reviewing of contracts and other legal documents.
• Responsible for handling and overseeing of litigation and disputes in the area as well as engagement and managing of external legal counsel including legal budget.
• Supporting the debt collection team with litigation for outstanding claims.
• Advising on various engagements with government authorities.
• Supporting other internal stakeholders on legal matters such as Human Resources, HSSE and procurement.
• Management of corporate governance, statutory compliance and licensing matters.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as legal professional in the Eastern Africa Area and preferably qualified to practice as an advocate in Tanzania.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as in-house counsel in a multi-national company or in private practice at a reputable firm (or both).
• A minimum of a Master’s degree and having worked as qualified lawyer will be an advantage (Bachelor degree is Mandatory).
• Mastery of corporate law, commercial contracting, litigation proceedings and regulatory matters.
• Experience in shipping law and/or logistics and mergers and acquisitions will be an advantage.
• Good understanding of compliance laws and policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English.

Application Deadline: 19 December 2024

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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DEADLINE: December 19, 2024