Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The In-House Counse l reports directly to and is accountable to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel.

Description of Duties:

• The In-House Counsel supports and implements strategies related to the Legal, Compliance and Sales Departments.
• Review, draft, and negotiate diverse legal documentation, including commercial contracts, corporate documentation, loan agreements, mortgages, construction contracts, leases, vessel charters, and towage agreements.
• Oversight and case management of general litigation, including employee practices liability, environmental claims, and contractual litigation. Actual litigation is outsourced.
• Coordination and collaboration with other company executives on compliance program upgrade and implementation.
• Responsibility for development, maintenance and implementation of employee manuals, corporate policies, and benefit plans.
• Coordinating with Sales Department regarding customer contracts and Company tariffs.
• Assisting company executives with media, customer, and government relations.
• Substantial interface between company management, outside counsel, and customers.
• Development and implementation of efficiencies and new cost controls in the administration of the business.
• Special projects as assigned by company Vice Presidents.
• Project Management for RFP’s, both government and private sector. This involves but not limited to breaking down legal issues and risk exposure to managing VP’s to answer specialized questions in their field of expertise. Performs final review of completed document for errors and risk assessment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited law school and admitted and in good standing to practice law in New York required (this could include obtaining a license to practice in-house based on being a member in good standing of the Bar of a State outside of New York).
• Three or more years of experience practicing law with a law firm or internal legal department.
• Prior maritime transportation industry experience is preferred.
• Must have strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience in a wide variety of contract negotiation and drafting.
• In depth knowledge of general contract and corporate law principles.
• Excellent negotiation skills and understanding of the economics of deal making.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements of marine transportation industry.
• General knowledge of Excel and general Office computer programs.
• Ability to act as a resource and advisor for other company managers on diverse management issues.

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