Senior Legal Counsel Offshore Jumbo Maritime
Our client
Jumbo is a heavy lift shipping and offshore transportation & installation contractor. Jumbo has been developing pioneering solutions for ocean transportation for more than 50 years. Since 2003, building on their heavy lift capability, Jumbo rapidly established a sound track record in the offshore subsea installation market.
Their philosophy is that engineering, safety awareness and environmental care stand at the forefront of a reliable operation. This is why Jumbo has invested – and continues to invest – in the latest state of the art engineering methods, software and equipment and has developed its in house safety awareness program “Stay Well”.
Today they operate a versatile and in-house designed heavy lift vessels with a lifting capacity from 800t up to 3,000t. Two of the J-1800 class Construction Support vessels, Jumbo’s Fairplayer and Jumbo Javelin, are equipped with a DP2 system, enabling them to provide transport in combination with offshore installation services.
Jumbo is a family-owned company based in Schiedam, with committed people with a ‘hands-on mentality’. This is reflected in the way they work together and how they think along with their clients and partners looking for the best solution.
Jumbo’s Legal department supports the organization in legal matters such as drafting and negotiating contracts, handling of claims and disputes and various other corporate matters. The team currently consists of a General Legal Counsel, two legal counsels and a senior interim legal counsel. You will work under the general supervision of the General Counsel, Annemarie Tjaden-Groeneveld. Annemarie is an enthusiastic and energetic laywer with a soft spot for the maritime and off shore world. Thinks highly about the family atmosphere within Jumbo. We are looking for a Legal Counsel to work closely together with the tender team/ offshore department and of course the legal department.
Job description
In the role of Legal Counsel, you act as a business partner by advising the business in a practical and pragmatic way. You provide advice in line with relevant legislation, legal policies, and procedures in order to minimize legal risks. The role of the Legal Counsel is broad and diverse, but you will be the GO TO legal counsel for all legal matters regarding the offshore work. You'll operate within a dynamic and truly international environment. It's a rather autonomous position within the legal counsel department which also includes some travelling from time to time. Some highlights of the legal counsel position:
- drafting, reviewing and advising on contracts of carriage, construction and installation contracts, and all other (sub)contracts;
- providing contractual advice and guidance during ongoing projects;
- negotiating with clients, suppliers, contractors and authorities;
- managing and controlling (insurance) claims related to both the fleet and the office, including controlling of and cooperating with internal and external parties.
Why should you apply for this company and role? We asked Annemarie (General Counsel):
“Jumbo has been developing pioneering solutions for heavy lift ocean transportation for more than 50 years for a wide range of industries worldwide serving a broad range of clients. Since 2003 Jumbo established a sound track record in the offshore transportation & installation market. In recent years, Jumbo has become increasingly active in the Offshore Wind Industry installing foundations for some of the largest offshore windfarms to date. What we offer is a challenging Legal Counsel position in a very dynamic international environment. As a Legal Counsel within Jumbo you will be working on international projects from the tender phase to project execution in both shipping and offshore aimed at helping Jumbo perform better than expected!"
Are you the trusted advisor who can navigate Jumbo through challenging situations we are looking for?
Job requirements
- Master’s degree in Maritime Law, Business Law or International Law;
- at least 5 years of relevant work experience as an in-house lawyer or at a private firm;
- proficient in negotiating (commercial) contracts;
- knowledge of Shipping and Offshore Contracts (BIMCO Charter Parties Heavyliftvoy, Heavycon, Conline Booking Note and Supplytime, LOGIC) is a pré but not a must have;
- fully conversant in English (verbally and in writing);
- ‘hands-on mentality’;
- available for 4 or 5 days a week.
YOUR COMPETENCIES - social, independent and persuasive personality;
- strong communication and listening skills;
- strong analytical skills;
- customer oriented.
Of course we understand that if you tick all the boxes you are the candidate of our dreams, but please don't hesitate to respond when you have the feeling that you can check most of the boxes but not all of them!
What can Jumbo offer you?
Jumbo offers a challenging and interesting position in a dynamic, international organization that has a clear vision for innovation and growth. Jumbo stimulates a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office, by supporting and sponsoring Jumbo’s sport teams and activities. Besides the competitive salaries Jumbo offers excellent fringe benefits like:
- A solid pension package;
- 26 paid leave days a year;
- Hybrid working possibilities;
- Make use of fitness facilities at Jumbo Schiedam.
The headquarters of Jumbo is based in Schiedam. Within Jumbo there is an informal working environment and every month you are welcome to join the Thursday afternoon drinks in the company restaurant.