Shipping & Maritime Lawyer

Shipping & Maritime Lawyer We are seeking an experienced Shipping & Maritime Lawyer to join one of our clients for a 12 month fixed term engagement. This role involves advising on high-value transactions, international regulatory compliance, and complex maritime projects. You will work closely with business leaders, regulators, and industry stakeholders, providing expert legal support across the shipping and maritime sector. Key Responsibilities • Advise on vessel sale and purchase, including oil tankers, bulk carriers, barges, tugs, and multipurpose support vessels across multiple jurisdictions. • Draft, negotiate, and execute charter parties and contracts of carriage, including for dredgers, oil tankers, and bulk carriers. • Handle ship building and repair contracts for new builds, conversions, and repairs, including VLCCs, oil rigs, super yachts, heavy-lift cranes, and tugs. • Lead on port concessions, operations, and regulatory matters, negotiating government contracts and drafting port operating agreements. • Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, international conventions, treaties, and environmental protection laws. • Manage ship registration and flag state law compliance for fleets of vessels. • Provide legal oversight on salvage and wreck removal, including search and recovery operations. Qualifications • 8+ years PQE in shipping and maritime law, admitted in a recognised international jurisdiction. • Demonstrable experience in vessel transactions, shipbuilding contracts, and international maritime regulations. • Strong background in high-value, cross-border commercial agreements. • Proven ability to negotiate with both private sector clients and government authorities. • Excellent drafting, advisory, and stakeholder management skills. • Regional GCC or international shipping experience strongly preferred. • Arabic language skills a plus but not required. If you are looking for your next assignment we would love to hear from you! Company Description RAYNE is changing the way leading multinationals, start-ups, and government entities across the Middle East access high-calibre legal talent through flexible resourcing solutions. We connect exceptional legal professionals with businesses that need specialised support on critical projects and contracts. Our approach enables companies to engage top-tier expertise without long-term commitments, while also giving professionals the flexibility to work in a way that supports their career and lifestyle goals, prioritising balance. Show more Show less

8+ years PQE in shipping and maritime law, admitted in a recognised international jurisdiction. Demonstrable experience in vessel transactions, shipbuilding contracts, and international maritime regulations. Strong background in high-value, cross-border commercial agreements. Proven ability to negotiate with both private sector clients and government authorities. Excellent drafting, advisory, and stakeholder management skills. Regional GCC or international shipping experience strongly preferred. Arabic language skills a plus but not required.

Advise on vessel sale and purchase, including oil tankers, bulk carriers, barges, tugs, and multipurpose support vessels across multiple jurisdictions. Draft, negotiate, and execute charter parties and contracts of carriage, including for dredgers, oil tankers, and bulk carriers. Handle ship building and repair contracts for new builds, conversions, and repairs, including VLCCs, oil rigs, super yachts, heavy-lift cranes, and tugs. Lead on port concessions, operations, and regulatory matters, negotiating government contracts and drafting port operating agreements. Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, international conventions, treaties, and environmental protection laws. Manage ship registration and flag state law compliance for fleets of vessels. Provide legal oversight on salvage and wreck removal, including search and recovery operations.