Overview
Junior Legal Associate Jobs in Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates at Astro Offshore – An Adani Group Company.
Title: Junior Legal Associate
Company: Astro Offshore – An Adani Group Company.
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
We are looking for a Junior Legal Associate to join our team. This role involves supporting the company’s commercial and operational activities by reviewing and negotiating maritime contracts, managing legal documentation, coordinating with external counsel, and assisting with dispute management.
The ideal candidate will have experience in maritime and offshore legal matters, including charter party agreements, vessel sale and purchase transactions, and shipbuilding contracts. Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Client Contracts
- Review and analyse tender documents and charter party agreements.
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts with clients following tender awards.
- Ensure contractual terms align with business objectives and legal requirements.
Sale & Purchase (S&P) Contracts
- Review, negotiate, and finalize shipbuilding contracts with shipyards.
- Manage legal aspects of vessel sale and purchase agreements.
- Coordinate with shipbrokers during vessel delivery and closing procedures.
Joint Ventures & Partnerships
- Draft and negotiate Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA), Joint Venture Agreements (JVA), and related legal documentation.
- Support the development of partnerships with local entities across jurisdictions while safeguarding company interests.
Dispute Management & Litigation
- Support early-stage dispute resolution and review legal notices or pleadings.
- Coordinate with external counsel and assist with litigation strategy.
- Conduct legal research and maintain litigation trackers and case summaries.
General Legal Support
- Draft and review NDAs, commission agreements, and internal legal documents.
- Liaise with external legal advisors and support management with legal reporting and documentation.
Skills and Experience
- 2–3 years PQE as a qualified lawyer (India or UK).
- Experience in maritime or offshore legal matters including charter party agreements, shipbuilding, and vessel sale/purchase contracts.
- Strong experience in contract drafting, negotiation, and legal analysis.
- Knowledge of marine insurance, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
- Ability to manage multiple legal matters and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Qualified to practice law in India or the UK (mandatory).
- LL.M in Maritime Law or related specialization is an advantage.