Legal Counsel

Are you as excited as we are when we talk about the storage and distribution of bulk liquids? A fleet of over 70 deep-sea ships? Terminals in harbors worldwide and over 4000 specialized tank containers?

We are looking for a pragmatic and ambitious Legal Counsel with a "can-do" attitude. You bring a sense of humor and ability to handle conflicts of interest under pressure to our SNL Legal team.

Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNL), is the specialist storage and transportation provider for bulk liquids: Chemicals, clean petroleum, gases, vegetable oils, biofuels and oleochemicals. We also focus on opportunities in aquaculture & LNG.

What you will be doing

He or She will be responsible for SNL business streams (focus on terminals, tank containers and tankers) for day-to-day commercial advice and transactional support, as well as responsibility for analysis/assessment of disputes and resolution thereof including preparation of cases (litigation and arbitration) and coordinating with and monitoring outside legal counsel in relevant jurisdictions (as appropriate).  The position will also support corporate projects on the SNL parent level. In this position you will report directly to our Deputy General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to and drive completion of discrete projects such as merger and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, inter-company agreements, real estate and lease matters, corporate risk, and compliance assessments.
• Draft, negotiate, and implement various transactional documents; such as sales, procurement, purchase and sale, development and agency agreements.
• Dispute analysis and resolution, including preparing and coordination with and monitoring external legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Actively advise business management in the decision making process indicating legal options and constraints.
• Comply with all relevant laws, regulations, conventions, etc. applicable to SNL worldwide operations, including local variations (particularly US).

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from accredited school with U.S. legal academic background/training. 
• 6 years relevant experience as an in-house lawyer (preferred) or private practice lawyer with a transactional practice with some with international trade, logistics, or maritime experience.
• Has a commercial focus and are keen to deliver quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn about the company and industry.

What We Offer

• You will be part of an international organization with opportunities for personal growth.
• We have 3 days in the office 2 days from home policy.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

About Stolt – Nielsen

Stolt-Nielsen Limited is a long-term investor and manager of businesses, focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution, and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its (three) global bulk-liquid and chemicals logistics businesses – Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers – Stolt Sea Farm and investments in LNG. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs: SNI).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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