Temporary contract Group Legal Counsel Professional

Temporary contract Group Legal Counsel Professional

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group is a global leader in shipping and logistics, serving more than 420 ports around the world on five continents.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, the Group aims to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050. Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group also provides humanitarian assistance worldwide.

YOUR ROLE

You will be a staff member of the “Ships & People” team, part of the Shipping Law Department, responsible for handling litigations, drafting legal documents (contracts, acts, memos, etc.), and protecting owner liability risks related to casualties, damage to hull and machinery, crew work‑related accidents or illnesses.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide operational and commercial teams with legal advice and expertise regarding risks that may affect the owner.

Draft legal acts such as contracts and notices, implement remedies and recoveries against insurers or third parties, and negotiate liability cases/claims within the authorities granted by top management.

Monitor jurisprudence, case law and ad hoc regulations, and manage legal cases in close association with lawyers, solicitors, surveyors, and other stakeholders.

Maintain data and reporting related to legal matters.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A postgraduate degree in Law (preferably shipping, insurance, international trade). Fluency in written and spoken English, and good command of office and IT tools.

Strong interpersonal skills to cooperate with internal departments and external parties (lawyers, bailiffs, insurers, clients, suppliers).

Rigorous, responsive, and capable of analysis and synthesis to best defend the Group' interests.