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Legal Counsel - Maritime & Commercial Law - Antwerp

Antwerp Permanent Work from home View Job Description
As Legal Counsel, you will join an established in-house legal team based in Antwerp and provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal advice across a broad range of commercial and maritime matters. The role has a strong focus on shipping activities, complex commercial contracts and dispute management in an international environment, working closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Added 05/05/2026

  • Be part of a future-focused group actively driving sustainable maritime solution
  • Work on high-value, international shipping and commercial matters

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international maritime group, active worldwide and strongly focused on innovation and sustainability. The organisation offers a dynamic, international environment where legal professionals work closely with the business on complex and high‑impact matters.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice on a broad range of commercial law matters, including general contract law, shipping law and ship finance
  • Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including charter parties
  • Manage and follow up maritime claims and related legal matters
  • Handle disputes and oversee litigation and arbitration in collaboration with external counsel in Belgium and abroad
  • Deliver clear, solution-oriented legal advice to support business objectives and mitigate legal risks globally
  • Act as a trusted legal business partner to internal departments and international group entities
  • Occasional international travel as part of the role

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree in Law
  • Additional qualification in maritime law and/or international study experience is an asset
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in law firm and/or as in-house counsel
  • Solid and hands-on knowledge of commercial law; experience in shipping law and ship finance is a strong advantage
  • Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Accurate, detail-oriented and eager to learn
  • Strong legal-technical background combined with the ability to provide commercially relevant advice
  • Proactive, solution-driven and resilient mindset
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal matters for non-legal stakeholders
  • Dynamic, pragmatic and stress-resistant, able to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment

What's on Offer

  • A challenging and varied Legal Counsel role in a truly international setting
  • A permanent position based in Antwerp with occasional international travel
  • Exposure to complex, high-impact shipping and commercial legal work
  • The opportunity to be part of a growing and forward-looking organisation with a strong sustainability focus
  • A collaborative legal team environment with room for autonomy and development
  • Competitive salary package in line with experience, complemented by attractive benefits
  • Long-term career development opportunities within a dynamic and expanding group
Contact
Géraldine Struyf
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7005747

Job summary

Sector
Legal & Tax
Sub Sector
General Counsel - In-house
Industry
Transport & Distribution
Location
Antwerp
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Géraldine Struyf
Job Reference
JN-042026-7005747
Remote or office
Work from home

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