Legal Counsel - Shipping Claims
About the job
- A law degree (LLB) and qualification as a lawyer in India or another jurisdiction.
- At least two years of relevant shipping claims handling experience is preferred, gained in-house or in a law firm.
- Strong English language skills.
- Strong research and drafting skills.
- Knowledge of, and interest in, the shipping industry.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, and the internet.
- Ability to assist with research and strategizing.
- Ability to assist with managing disputes and liaising with external solicitors.
- Ability to attend to time-sensitive and urgent matters in an organized and efficient manner.
- Ability to assist with reviewing and analyzing extensive documentation efficiently.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Analyze case papers and prepare legal advice, notices, and correspondence at the first instance.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, including chartering, operations, insurance, post-fixture claims, crewing, technical, and commercial managers, to ensure timely and efficient handling of disputes involving Scorpio.
- Liaise with external parties, primarily external lawyers, P&I Clubs, and H&M underwriters.
- Assist chartering and operations departments with reviewing and negotiating charter-party terms and addressing immediate operational issues.
- Keep abreast of legal developments, particularly maritime law and interpretation of contracts, including charter-party clauses, that may affect how claims are handled and resolved.
- Advise on and assess risk and exposure associated with deviations from standard agreed charter-party clauses.
- Run internal seminars, including web-based and PowerPoint presentations, on shipping-related matters, updates, and disputes for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain an up-to-date, detailed claims status chart and report weekly to internal stakeholders.
- Report and provide updates to the Manager—Legal Counsel and relevant internal stakeholders on ongoing or threatened litigation by or against Scorpio.
- Prepare annual reports on cases and issues handled by the Shipping Claims Team.
- Assist finance and other internal stakeholders with external audits.
- Review contracts, charter parties, pool agreements, letters of undertaking, settlement agreements, warranties, and other relevant documents.
- An LLM is beneficial but not a prerequisite.
- Knowledge and experience in international law would be beneficial.
- Prior experience handling matters involving the tanker trade would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite.
- A sailing background would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite.
About the company
Scorpio Group operates and finances seaborne transport of commodities from Monaco, owning and chartering a diversified fleet that includes crude oil and product tankers, gas ships, dry bulk, containers, and offshore assets as well as wind projects. It runs global shipping operations by planning routes, securing charters, and maintaining vessels with a worldwide office network and about 1,000 shore staff. It differs from peers through its multi-asset platform and sizable international footprint, guided by the values of integrity, collaboration, stewardship and moxie. Its goal is to grow a diversified maritime transportation business across sectors and geographies while delivering reliable freight services.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1926
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 Hormuz transits reopened Scorpio LR2 routes and supported $10 million cargoes.
- Q2 2026 sales of 15 vessels and buybacks strengthened liquidity and fleet age.
- June 2026 executives projected product rates above pre-conflict levels, aided by dislocations.
What critics are saying
- Middle East conflict can shut Hormuz again, stranding Scorpio's LR2 fleet overnight.
- Four 2026-2030 newbuilds and two VLCCs expose capital if tanker rates collapse.
- Persistent clean-tanker oversupply turns Scorpio's spot-heavy model into a cash trap.
What makes Scorpio Group unique
- Scorpio Tankers owns 90 product tankers and runs Scorpio Pools across spot markets.
- Emanuele Lauro's group pairs shipowning with Dubai shipmanagement via Black Marlin JV.
- 28 July 2026 hydrogen project shows decarbonization engineering depth.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours