Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.
At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.
With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.
Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.
We Offer
We offer you an exciting international career in an industry that has a significant impact on the world economy and a company that plays a pivotal role in world trade. Working together with highly qualified people in a global team with numerous growth opportunities. You will join a diverse, global organisation where you can grow on the job, tap into industry-leading talent development initiatives, enjoy collaborating with your colleagues and broaden your perspective through personal and professional development.
We are proud of our people who define our company’s values, industry leadership, global team culture and customer-centric focus.
The position
Support Maersk legal matters for Oceania (Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific nations). Integral part of the global Maersk Legal team and APA Legal team, reporting to the Senior Area Legal Counsel for OCE. The position will be based in Sydney (ideally).
Support Senior Area Legal Counsel in providing legal service to local management and commercial functions. Manage and assist in reviewing commercial operational documents from legal perspective to align with Maersk legal standards. Proactively flag risks with a commercial and pragmatic approach. Provide support on initiatives and improvement in legal support.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for safeguarding Maersk’s values, interests and reputation and "getting the best possible deal" across the line.
- Advice and support on drafting of commercial contracts and other legal documents.
- Monitor regulatory updates and flag material regulation changes that can affect Maersk’s business.
- Assist on strategic growth projects and investments.
- Support on handling and overseeing litigation in the area.
- Support on various engagements with authorities.
- Managing of external legal counsel and notary.
- Support on identifying and addressing legal issues in a pragmatic and risk-based fashion.
- Collaborate and coordinate with Senior Area Legal Counsel to work with other departments and functions such as Finance, Tax, Compliance, Procurement etc.
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor or Master of Laws. Minimum 3 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in private practice (law firm) a plus.
- Solid experience with general corporate, regulatory and commercial legal issues.
- Experience with reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts; able to identify and understand commercial context.
- Able to collaborate with the business to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
- Commercial mind-set, drive to deliver high quality results, high level of integrity.
- Effective communicator, empathatic, personal tact.
- Well organised, eye for detail, punctual.
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake reference checks as well as pre-employment screening, including a National Police Check. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Where applicable, background checks including Employment History and Education History (including Qualifications) may be required.
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