Eastern Africa Legal Manager at Maersk Line

• Review, draft, negotiate, and amend customer and supplier contracts relating to L&S services including transportation, trucking, freight forwarding, warehousing, depot and customs.
• Proactively flag legal risks and provide commercially sound and pragmatic advice.
• Ensure timely contract reviews and manage obligations throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including commercial, procurement, and product teams.
• Support contract governance and ensure consistency with Maersk policies and global legal standards.
• Deliver training to internal stakeholders on legal principles and contracting best practices.
• Support leadership in handling regional legal matters and contribute to global and regional initiatives.
• Monitor relevant legal developments in the region and conduct legal research to inform business decisions.

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB); Master's degree is a plus.
• Admitted to practice law in a jurisdiction within the Eastern Africa region.
• Minimum of 6 years legal experience, preferably in an international organization or reputable law firm (or both).
• Knowledge of international commercial law and regional legal frameworks.
• Experience in the logistics, supply chain, or transport sectors is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills, detail oriented and able to handle multiple demands at the same time.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in English

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