Legal Counsel

Job Purpose/ Summary

The Legal Counsel will play a key role in supporting Maersk’s Global Customer Contracting Agenda by driving well-governed, risk-aware, and commercially strategic contract management processes. This role involves independently reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing complex maritime -logistics, and commercial agreements, including those with key clients, while partnering closely with commercial account owners, product teams, and other key stakeholders. The position demands a comprehensive, business-aligned approach to contract management—balancing customer expectations with legal protection and commercial priorities. The successful candidate will influence contract strategy, support stakeholder alignment, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and finalize complex maritime, logistics, and commercial agreements, including contracts with Key Clients.
• Lead contract negotiations with customers and external stakeholders, focusing on high-value and complex agreements to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Own the legal contracting process for a region, partnering closely with relevant business stakeholders
• Lead stakeholder alignment calls and provides strategic input on contract design, playbooks, fallback positions, and negotiation strategy.
• Ensure compliance with legal policies and alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives, while mitigating legal risk exposure.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to obtain balanced outcomes that align legal protections with commercial priorities.
• Provide legal guidance on contractual risks and support the development of risk management strategies that align with business goals.
• Support the team manager in quality oversight, and supervision of new joiners.
• Mentor and act as a role model for junior team members to promote learning, consistent quality delivery and personal growth.
• Contribute expertise to legal department knowledge management initiatives, including the development of templates and best practice guidance.
• Stay abreast of legal, commercial, and industry trends, and support Legal’s strategic alignment with business developments.

Required Experience \& Skills

• Educational degree in Law, i.e., a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, with substantial experience in contract review, drafting and negotiations. Advanced skills in working in a fast-paced, international environment requiring strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills. Further, you:
• Have 8+ years of experience in contract review, preferably in an international law firm or corporation.
• Possess strong contract negotiation skills and the ability to lead negotiations and handle complex agreements independently.
• Have strong working knowledge of international maritime and logistics law (preferred).
• Are highly proficient in MS Office and can manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Are fluent in English (written and spoken); knowledge of an additional foreign language is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

You must have a resilient, can-do attitude and the ability to navigate a complex and fast-paced environment while demonstrating the following key qualities:

• Analytical \& Inquisitive: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in contract reviews. Ability and willingness to question assumptions, conduct critical analysis, and spar with leaders or colleagues when necessary.
• Proactive \& Autonomous: Capable of working independently, taking ownership of key responsibilities, and meeting tight deadlines.
• Assertive \& Decisive: Confident in making informed decisions while balancing commercial and legal considerations.
• Strong Communication \& Negotiation Skills: Able to clearly and concisely communicate complex issues and topics in both oral and written form. Skilled in negotiating effectively while maintaining a compliance-driven approach.
• Collaborative \& Adaptable: Comfortable working with cross-border teams, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and cooperating with business functions while upholding legal and compliance standards.
• Fostering a high Impact culture of best practices.