Details of the Organization
SIS is a Mumbai-based shipping company that has been operating ocean going tankers for the last 20 years after being incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, in Mumbai (India) on 2nd of May, 2002.
Details of the Job/Internship
Seven Islands Shipping Ltd. is hiring for the position of Legal Associate with 2 years of experience to join their office in Mumbai.
Role and Responsibilities
I. Litigation Management
- Assist in handling civil, criminal, and arbitration matters involving the Company and its group entities.
- Draft, vet, and ensure timely filing of pleadings and legal submissions before courts, tribunals, and authorities.
- Maintain and regularly circulate litigation MIS and updates to relevant stakeholders.
II. Non-Litigation Advisory
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including:
- Commercial Agreements, MoUs, Lease Deeds, Trust Deeds, Letters of Intent
- Service Level Agreements, IT Contracts, Marketing, Admin & Outsourcing Agreements
- NDAs, Power of Attorneys, and vendor-related documentation
- Policies and procedures for the Maritime Training Institute
- Conduct preliminary due diligence, including title searches for property-related transactions (purchase, sale, lease, acquisition).
- Assist in the execution, registration, and legal formalities related to property transfers.
- Apply for Intellectual Property Rights on behalf of the Company.
- Conduct legal research on applicable laws, circulars, policies, and judgments.
III. Maritime Law Support
- Assist in preparing applications to MMD (Mercantile Marine Department) for vessel registration matters.
- Support transactional documentation for vessel sale/purchase, import/export, and compliance with maritime laws.
Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with exposure to litigation, contract law, property law, and maritime matters.
Salary/Stipend
Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.
Type of Opportunity
Fulltime
Country
India
Address
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.