Job Description

Terminal Investment Limited (TIL)

is a leading global investor, developer, and operator of container terminals, with a strong track record of forming strategic joint ventures with other major terminal operators. Since its founding in 2000, TIL has rapidly grown into one of the world's largest and most geographically diverse terminal operators, with a presence in 26 major trade ports across 21 countries.


Our terminals are strategically situated in key locations around the globe, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment hubs in Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and West Africa. Positioned at the crossroads of global trade, five of our terminals rank among the world's top 20 container ports by throughput. These prime locations enable us to serve major trade routes and provide access to both established and emerging markets, reinforcing our role as a critical player in global supply chains.

TIL Terminals:

Our terminals have been selected for their important and strategic locations around the world, including major origin and destination (O&D) and transshipment trade hubs and gateways in Europe, Asia, North America, South America and West Africa. Our terminals are positioned at the heart of world trade, with five of the terminals located in the world's top 20 container ports in terms of throughput (source: Drewry) Our terminals are well placed to serve major trade routes and provide access into key mature and developing markets.

Senior Legal Manager (Contracts)

Main Responsibilities

TIL is looking for a Senior Legal Manager to expand its Commercial Contacting and Projects legal

team. The position will assist the Technical Team with negotiation and contract drafting for construction and

procurement projects and related pre-dispute and dispute matters. In addition, the position is responsible for

advising on legal aspects of business decisions and supporting management approval process. The key tasks are:



Draft, review and interpret a wide variety of commercial contracts, including construction, equipment

procurement, consulting and IT contracts and related correspondence.

Support the negotiation in different jurisdictions of commercial contracts and advise on the degree of legal

risk associated with them.

Provide pragmatic, business-minded legal advice on issues identified in the context of the commercial

contracting.

Develop and maintain contract templates for commercial contracting. Support contract approval and document management processes. Provide advice on potential and materialized disputes and gather relevant facts for progressing them. Work closely with other functions in the company, including finance, tax, insurance, compliance and

competition, to ensure their interests are taken into account in commercial contracting.

Coordinate use of outside legal advisers. Prepared to travel worldwide from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Skill:

University degree in law or equivalent nationally approved qualification. Admitted to the Bar (past or present) with 5-12 years of experience post-qualification in a law firm. Inhouse experience is an advantage. Outstanding knowledge of contract and commercial law, including a working knowledge of FIDIC suite of contracts is essential. Experience on public-private partnerships, public tenders and port concessions is an advantage. Knowledge of English law - including UK qualification - is an advantage. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Ability to proactively assist internal clients and provide innovative solutions. Ability to work independently while keeping others informed. Ability to work well under pressure, to respect deadlines, and to assume responsibilities. Prior work experience in maritime and terminal sectors is an advantage.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.