Legal Counsel ERO

Job title:

Legal Counsel ERO

Company:

CMA CGM

Job description

CMA CGM Holland is located in Europe’s largest container port: Rotterdam, commonly known as the Gateway to Europe. Our mission is to lead sustainable change within the maritime industry. In order to achieve the goal of net zero carbon by 2050, sustainable development has become one of the main axes of the CMA CGM Group strategy.Jump Aboard for #betterwaysWe endeavour for Better Ways in everything we do our culture is embodied by boldness, imagination, exemplarity and excellence. With these values at the core of our business, our workplace holds an upbeat and inspiring team who encourage you to thrive on the opportunity to innovate and adapt to the ever-changing world we live in.Build your career in shipping and logistics, apply today join tomorrow!As part of its growth and development, CMA CGM Holland is looking for a Legal Counsel ERO to join its Legal team.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Legal Counsel ERO Supports the Head of Legal Europe RO with contract review, corporate and general legal affairs in the Europe region, with a special focus on UK and Ireland.The key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel ERO are divided as such :

• Assist with the corporate housekeeping and other corporate affairs of group subsidiaries in the Europe region (advising subsidiaries on corporate matters, including restructurings, reviewing draft legal documents, obtaining management signatures, ensure the reliability of the Group’s Governance database updated, etc.), with a special focus on the UK and Irish subsidiaries;
• Contract review of general terms & conditions, NDA’s, drafting and updating (standard) intra-group agreements and agency agreements, in accordance with CMA CGM practices, policies and procedures, with a special focus on the review of contracts subject to English law
• Legal support to operational teams during negotiations of intermodal & logistics contracts, and stevedoring contracts,
• Advising on general legal matters, in particular on matters subject to English law
• Identify, analyse and assess (contractual and other) Legal and Compliance risks
• Respond to ad hoc requests by proposing appropriate solutions
• Protecting the Group’s interests
• Supporting the Group in disputes with UK and Irish entities
• Contribute to the selection and choice of external lawyers, follow disputes/ litigation and coordination with RO Head of Legal and HO
• Ensure the proper implementation of the Group’s ethics and compliance rules and the compliance of the company’s operations with the Code of Ethics and Group procedures such as gifts and hospitality, conflicts of interest, professional alerts, labor law, competition, protection of personal data, confidentiality.
• GDPR Officer for UK and Ireland
• Providing legal support to subsidiaries in coordination with HO stakeholders
• Support to HO/RO with risk assessments, questionnaires, overviews related to the Europe region
• Behave, act and build on the One CMA CGM team spirit and in line with the group values

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s in Business law/Commercial Law
• England & Wales Qualified Lawyer with preferably 4-7 years Post Qualification Experience
• Previous experience with corporate legal matters and contracts
• Previous experience in shipping and/or intermodal transport industries
• Previous experience in GDPR

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Ethics, integrity and respect for the confidentiality of information
• Fluent in English, French would be advantageous (Dutch not required)
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, team player
• Flexible and able to perform under pressure
• Pro-active, confident making decisions and working tactically
• Excellent organisation & prioritization skills and good attention to detail
• Determined, persistent and persuasive
• Able to collate and analyse information, able to draw conclusions as to facts and liabilities
• Able to keep detailed and well-ordered records
• Competent IT user capable of working across multiple IT systems (Office + In house systems)

As part of our Employee Experience offering, CMA CGM Holland offers a number of perks including:

• Solid pension with contributions fully covered by CMA CGM
• Annual performance bonus subject to personal and company performance
• Collective health insurance with discount on additional packages
• Opportunity to participate in volunteer initiatives
• Access to 3000+ learning resources and courses
• Birthday bonus

Come and find your better way with us!Applying for this role is only possible in case you are Dutch residents therefor living and working in the Netherlands. Or in the case you have a valid working permit for the Netherlands.CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer’s values and enhances employee engagement.Join us and discover a world of opportunities.:: Acquisition in response to the vacancy is not deemed desirable ::

Expected salary

Location

Rhoon, Zuid-Holland

Job date

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 07:07:55 GMT

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