1. Vessel Acquisition & Disposal Support
a) Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements for vessel sale, purchase, and related transactions (e.g., MOAs, delivery protocols).
b) Conduct legal due diligence on vessel ownership, encumbrances, and regulatory compliance.
c) Coordinate with technical, commercial, and finance teams for transaction execution.
2. Asset Financing Transactions
a) Support review, drafting, and negotiation of loan agreements, security documents (e.g., sale & leaseback through bareboat charterparty, facility agreements for term loans or other structured asset financing/ refinancing, ship mortgages, share pledges, account pledges).
b) Liaise with lenders’ counsel to align transaction documentation with commercial objectives.
c) Track conditions precedent (CPs) and conditions subsequent (CSs) for financing deals.
3. Operational Contracts
a) Review and advise on charter parties, ship management agreements, service contracts, and procurement terms.
b) Identify legal risks and recommend mitigating strategies.
4. Legal Administrative Support
a) Maintain legal documentation and contract repository.
b) Support compliance filings and corporate secretarial requirements.
c) Assist in preparing internal legal reports and status updates.
5. Strategic Projects
Assist the Legal Department in strategic projects (covering areas of fundraising, M&A, governance, and critical disputes)