Legal & Claims Counsel

  • Location
    Rotterdam, South Holland
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-09-01
  • Expiry Date
    2025-08-19

Our client is looking for a Legal & Claims Counsel. This role will play a pivotal role in managing a broad range of legal and claims-related activities. It combines legal advisory with hands-on claims handling, offering a comprehensive and strategic approach.

Key Responsibilities

Claims Handling

  • Manage cargo claims and monitor hull and personal injury claims
  • Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders, including offices, customers, insurers, surveyors, agents, terminals, legal representatives, and other relevant parties
  • Handle all aspects of cargo claims independently
  • Provide advice to colleagues, customers, and principals regarding claims

Legal Advisory

  • Address questions related to bill of lading terms and maritime law
  • Provide guidance on general local legal matters
  • Review and assess local contracts

General Legal Support

  • Coordinate incident and risk management for both sea- and land-based events
  • Manage idle cases, seeking resolution either out of court or through legal proceedings

Skills and Competencies

  • Master’s in Maritime and/or Transport Law
  • 2-3 years of relevant work experience
  • Strong operational and commercial insight
  • Fluent in English

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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