Head of Legal

Western Bulk is seeking a Head of Legal to join our office in Oslo. As Head of Legal you will be overall responsible for legal matters, heading a group of ten employees and reporting to the CFO. The position requires sound leaderships skills in an international context, combined with professional legal expertise. The right candidate will gain significant influence on the performance of the Group.

Primary responsibilities: 

• Handling group legal issues, management of legal risk and overall legal strategy  
• Overseeing the teams responsible for handling disputes and claims, as well as charter party clauses and contracts of affreightment 
• Provision of timely legal advice in all areas of law
• Participation in projects for business development with input on legal issues 
• Assisting as needed with responses to external requests for information, reporting, complaints or citations 

Required qualifications:

• Legal degree at master level
• Minimum 5 years working experience 
• Experience from the maritime/shipping industry
• Strong leadership skills – ability to manage a large and diverse team
• Good project management and change management skills 
• Commercially driven with strong negotiating skills 
• Excellent written and spoken English 

Western Bulk can offer a result-driven, transparent and highly flexible workplace with a flat structure and progressive culture that reflects the Scandinavian heritage of the company.