Legal Counsel

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.

At APM Terminals, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence. With a presence in over 70 countries and a commitment to sustainability, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together

We offer:

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we can offer a full-time role, with flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working up to 20% of the time, adjusted working hours, and other alternative working patterns.

As a Legal Counsel , you will be part of the Corporate Legal department and will report to the Senior Legal Counsel Central South Europe.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the legal team with timely advice on all matters related to legal affairs including but not limited to, contracts, commercial, governance, and regulation.
• Ensure that the legal documents and other contractual documents are effectively drafted, reviewed, interpreted, and vetted.
• Research and evaluate different risk factors and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Maintain knowledge of laws and provide clarification on legal language.
• Support Senior Legal Counsel and external resources in the application and update of permits and licenses, complying with relevant local, regional and national laws.
• Assist and, on request, act as liaison with local, regional and national authorities for any matters and clearances related to the construction and operation of the business unit.
• Manage, on request, external legal resources.
• Advise and ensure the business in compliance with the necessities of legislation involving privacy law and data protection.

We Are Looking For:

• University degree in law.
• 3-4 years relevant experience preferably in the port sector, infrastructure of transport and logistics industry.
• Solid experience and knowledge in regulatory matters and general corporate and commercial legal issues.
• Professional proficiency in English. Italian language at mothertongue level.
• Ability to work independently and a team player with the local team to find creative solutions to complex issues.
• Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to grasp complex areas of law rapidly and accurately.
• Exhibiting sound practical judgment.
• Ability to equilibrate priorities and organize work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Self-starter, hands-on, good communicator (able to explain complex legal issues to non-legal people), empathy, personal tact.

Location: Vado Ligure.

We are not providing VISA and relocation support for this role.

If you have been reading so far, we are glad to see you are interested If you could see yourself in this role and you are keen to join our journey to become the Global Integrator of Container Logistics, we are very much looking forward to your application.

Our recruitment process:

Please submit your application in English. If your profile matches the job requirements, our recruiter will get in touch to share more about the role and get to know you better. If successful, you will discuss the role with the Line Manager in detail. Every candidate will receive feedback.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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