Junior Legal Counsel - Singapore - EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING PTE. LTD.

EASTERN PACIFIC SHIPPING PTE. LTD.

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Singapore

1 week ago

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Wei Jie

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Description

The Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal will be a member of the Treasury team and provide legal support to Quantum Pacific Shipping Services and its associated entities.

The Junior Legal Counsel /Paralegal will work closely with the Finance Legal Counsel to support the in-house legal andtreasury function on all legal, finance and treasury-related matters.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reviewing, drafting and/or negotiating documents related to ship finance transactions andother finance or treasury related matters, including term sheets, loan and security documents,swap documents and corporate authorities.
Assisting on all matters related to vessel sales and purchases, new financings, loan drawdowns;including preparing mortgage release documents for vessel sales; and managing predeliverydrawdowns and vessel deliveries.
Liaising with internal offices and departments in relation to vessel documentation, insurances,compliance matters and corporate secretarial matters; including preparing knowyourcustomer (KYC) documentation and corporate authorities and approvals.
Corresponding with external law firms, bankers, ship registries and other third parties.
Maintaining and updating legal files and documentation.
Transaction management, including preparing and monitoring conditions precedent; obtainingapprovals for transactions fees and expenses and arranging invoice payments; closelymonitoring deadlines and key events.

QUALIFICATION / EXPERIENCE

Formal legal qualification at University Degree level.
Qualification as a practicing lawyer in England & Wales, Singapore or another common lawjurisdiction is preferable.
Minimum 12 years' prior legal experience either in the legal department of an internationalbusiness or in a professional law firm is preferred.
Experience in either shipping and/or finance preferred, but not essential.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Have strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively in a team and demonstrate a selfstarting attitude and a highlevel of independent thought.
Be able to quickly form strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues and contacts.
Have strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation and the desire to develop within the role and take on additional responsibility.
Excellent time management and the ability manage multiple matters at the same time.