Legal Counsel

Job Description

Legal Counsel (JL3)Would you like to be part of a value‑driven, international organization where we support and enable global trade every day?
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal team, acting as a key partner across West Africa and supporting our operations in five countries.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Contracts

• Provide expert legal advisory on local and international laws across Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Liberia.
• Support litigation management, engage external counsel, and ensure cost control.
• Draft and review commercial agreements in alignment with Maersk global standards.
• Oversee legal administration, compliance processes, and due diligence requirements.
• Act as corporate secretarial support for assigned entities.
• Deliver monthly and quarterly litigation reports.
• Advise on regulatory compliance for logistics and shipping operations.
• Facilitate internal legal knowledge‑sharing sessions.

Corporate Affairs

• Drive corporate governance and statutory compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Support stakeholder engagement with regulators, industry bodies, and government agencies.
• Ensure alignment with Maersk’s sustainability and ethical business practices.

Key Performance Indicators

• Effective management of legal spend and recoveries.
• Timely resolution of claims and disputes.
• High‑quality, efficient contract review and risk mitigation.
• Accurate and timely support on board activities and AGMs.
• Promotion of legal awareness and compliance culture.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer called to the Ghanaian Bar (mandatory).
• 3+ years experience providing legal and corporate advisory support, preferably within logistics/shipping.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solutions‑driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong relationship‑building skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to be firm and assertive without creating conflict.
• Proficiency in legal technology and digital tools.
• Understanding of logistics and shipping regulatory environments is an advantage.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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