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Columbia Shipmanagement LTD

Shipping / Maritime

Lawyers

Together with our partners, at Columbia Group we have developed a comprehensive and integrated maritime, logistics, leisure, energy and off-shore services platform. Clients within these sectors are able to obtain modular, turn-key services of the highest quality and tailored for their specific needs. Harnessing the “can-do” and “project-led” approach of our People, together with state-of-the-art technology and optimisation systems, at Columbia Group we bring you, our partners, considerable added-value, synergies and dynamic energy.&nbsp;As our team expanding, a company under Columbia Group is seeking to recruit a Junior Legal &amp; Claims Officer to join our team in Limassol, Cyprus.&nbsp;Key ResponsibilitiesClaims Handling:<ul><li>Manage, record, and settle claims made against the Company;</li><li>Investigate causation and quantum to assess liability and exposure;</li><li>Apply contractual and legal defences to mitigate Company risk;</li><li>Coordinate with P&amp;I Clubs and CSM Cyprus Claims &amp; Insurance;</li><li>Review open claims quarterly and close dormant or time-barred cases;</li><li>Maintain and update the claims database and prepare necessary reports;</li><li>Monitor claims-related expenditure;</li><li>Pursue recoverable amounts and outstanding debts effectively.</li></ul>Contract Negotiating, Review and Drafting:<ul><li>Review and drafting of various contracts and documents as required;</li><li>Direct negotiation with service providers when requested;</li><li>Provide comments and advice on contracts prior signing;</li><li>Assist in obtaining external legal advice on contracts upon request.</li></ul>General Legal Support and advisory:<ul><li>Interpret legal correspondence and advise on allegations or claims from clients or their legal representatives;</li><li>Support Chartering, Operations, and Commercial teams on legal, claims, and maritime matters;</li><li>Assess Company compliance with applicable laws and identify potential risks or liabilities;</li><li>Draft internal procedures in response to legal or regulatory changes;</li><li>Coordinate with and appoint external legal counsel as required;</li><li>Review and update Company policies (e.g. Data Protection, Bribery, Anti-Competition);</li><li>Provide legal support to other departments as needed;</li></ul>Insurance:<ul><li>Assisting with the placement of vessel insurances (either directly, via brokers or CSM in Cyprus) including P&amp;I, FDD, Errors &amp; Omissions, Accident Insurance &amp; any other insurances.</li><li>Obtaining ‘Additional Premium’ (AP) quotes, from CSM in Cyprus, for any vessel that intends to call an ‘AP/War risk Area’</li></ul>Loss Prevention/Training:<ul><li>Assess possible training needs and deficiencies of the Company in relation to legal and claims matters;</li><li>Carry out in-house lectures/seminars/webinars/training as required from time to time;</li><li>Circulating and drafting of loss prevention circulars and advice as required from time to time.</li></ul>Client Due Diligence and Sanctions Compliance:<ul><li>Conduct initial sanctions screening of clients and counterparties, including review of red flags and restricted party lists;</li><li>Evaluate completed Due Diligence and Sanctions Questionnaire (DDSQ) forms to ensure completeness and compliance with internal requirements;</li><li>Enter and maintain accurate client data and supporting documentation in the designated Client Due Diligence SharePoint portal;</li><li>Attend and complete periodic training sessions on sanctions compliance, including updates to relevant laws and regulations;</li><li>Monitor ongoing geopolitical developments and changes in global sanctions regimes that may affect the Company’s operations or clients, and escalate as appropriate.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:Essential:&nbsp;<ul><li>Attention to detail, analytical thinking, ability to work under pressure and without supervision, take initiative and ability to think outside the box.</li><li>Law student/graduate and/or previous marine claims handling experience.</li><li>Microsoft office.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Some knowledge of Contract and Maritime Law.</li></ul>Key Performance Behaviour:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Focus behaviours and attitudes to best service customer satisfaction.</li><li>Take responsibility for your actions and work within your area of influence.</li><li>Create a team environment of co-operation, support and cohesiveness.</li><li>Listen effectively and value constructive feedback and honest.</li></ul>To apply please click here <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://columbiagroup.org/job/junior-legal-and-claims-officer/">Junior Legal &amp; Claims Officer</a>

Junior Legal & Claims Officer

Junior Legal & Claims Officer

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