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Our client is one of the worlds largest shipping businesses who operate in all regions of the world. A business that has grown by acquisition and are continually looking to grow and develop.
Based in Canary Wharf they are looking to add to their in house legal team and are looking for a Compliance and Contract Legal Assistant Manager to report to the Head of Legal for the European and Africa Region.
A full time role and will be looking for anyone 4 years PQE and your duties will include
Compliance
- All matters compliance, including providing advice on National and EU law or international conventions in relation to the business activities including code of conduct, competition law, anti-bribery/anti-trust, conflict of interest, data protection (GDPR/cybersecurity), modern slavery, etc. and lead training initiatives across EUA.
- Investigation of compliance incidents - within group offices and Third-Party Agents (“TPAs”) providing detailed specialist guidance and assistance. Competently managing compliance incidents and communications effectively between all interested parties.
- Sanctions compliance – provide comprehensive support to all business stakeholders in the sanctions space, ensuring company exercises all possible due diligence in maintaining its compliance with all pertinent sanctions regimes, minimising risks / potential gaps in compliance via day-to-day support and organisational training.
- Ensure all compliance resources (training materials/documentation) are accurate, current and communicated in a timely manner to all relevant parties, and available via a dedicated internal Legal and Insurance Portal.
- Support EUA stakeholders in identifying and mitigating compliance risks, enhance and implement compliance monitoring efforts and fostering a compliance culture/mindset in all we do.
- Maintain knowledge of – trends, developments and new technologies in the Compliance space.
Contract Review
- Review commercial contracts (Annual Tender Terms and Conditions) and where required support direct negotiation with the Customer’s and Vendor’s Legal Team.
- Analyse Agreements and Contracts – Through analysing all aspects of commercial contracts, terms and conditions, NDAs and purchase orders etc. the task will be to identify key terms and conditions, (including, governing law, termination clauses, liabilities, validities, warranties, payment terms, data protection, affiliates, etc.) in Clauses and Articles to best protect the business  interests. Keeping proper records and reporting results.
Skills, Qualifications and Expertise
- A degree in law and 4 years PQE
- Experience working in compliance and/or contract review with some experience in a supervisory role would be ideal but not essential Â
- Preference will be given to candidates with a maritime legal background
- Effective communication skills and ability to articulate complex legal and compliance concepts to diverse audiences
If you are looking to join a world leading business in an inhouse role with genuine opportunity for progression then please apply or send your CV to
