Maritime Lawyer

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Maritime Lawyer, Saudi Arabia

Principal Objective:

The Maritime Lawyer who is specialized in maritime laws pertaining to navigable waters will be responsible to

provide legal consultation and advice to the management team on all legal matters and cases of all parties

dealing with the port and represents the Port Authority in front of all Courts, Commissions and Government

Bodies.

Major Activities Performed:

• Providing the Port Authority with the required legal consultation services in all legal related matters,

cases and any issues that conflict with the business legal interests.
• Handle any legal matters pertaining to ships registered in the GCC, Asia and internationally.
• Represent the Port Authority in cases relating to the seas, oceans and other open bodies of water.
• Represent the Port Authority in the local and international courts and legal authorities, argue cases in

courts, draft legal contracts and documents, negotiate agreements, and handle complaints about

breaches of maritime laws, sea injuries or illness that are caused by seacraft or a company disposing

waste into the water.
• Draft and review agreements, contracts, interview witnesses and write insurance agreements.
• Protect and defend management or individuals operating in the port against any potential legal case,

personal injury lawsuits.
• Coordinate with international and local maritime authorities to protect the JCPDI Port Authority interest

and prevent against any legal issues.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in maritime law or international law or relevant field with 8

years of field related experience..
• Strong maritime law background and awareness of international laws governing marine and seawater.
• Experience working within ports and minimum knowledge of port management, local and international

marine regulations.
• Ministry of Justice certification to practice law will be preferred
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, management, communication skills and ability to interface with the staff

at all levels
• Good English language skills including reading, writing and speaking
• Computer literate with experience using MS Office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access and Power

Point Presentation).

Apply here and a consultant will be in touch to discuss in confidence

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