Knowledge, Experience and Skill / Competency Requirements:
Type of required knowledge (depth, breadth):
-Legal background and experience in a law firm and/or legal department of a multinational company.
-Knowledge and interest in shipping and international trade.
-Fluent in English – Knowledge of a major language is an asset (French or Italian valued).
Type and length of experience required for the position:
-1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
Type of skills and competencies required:
-Proven ability to communicate/persuade others at all levels, including the company’s Management, customers, suppliers or business partners, whether in writing or orally, individually or to a large audience.
-Proven ability to work in a team environment and interpersonal skills.
-Proven ability to lead and motivate internally as well as external parties.
-Proven commitment to the highest standards of quality of work, preciseness and attention to details.
-Strong adaptability, leadership, entrepreneurial and commercial abilities.
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
Major Challenges for this Position:
-To communicate/persuade others at all levels, in particular managers.
-Understanding the business and legal challenges.
Business Relations of the Position:
-Legal Colleagues Cooperation Daily
-MSC Colleagues (Worldwide) Persuasion Daily
-Management Tact/Influence Regular