SECONDEE: Legal Advisor

TERMS

Your current home employer remains your employer during the period in which you perform your contribution to the Center.

Thus, the employer obligations will remain with your home employer including payment of all compensation, salaries, remuneration and costs owed to you as an employee, as well as any social or employment related taxes and all associated costs and expenses.

If interested, please reach out to your organization point of contact with the Center. 

OVERVIEW

ORGANIZATION AND TEAM

You will join the Regulation & Policy Impact Hub, a dynamic and cross-functional team that works to shape the regulatory landscape for zero-carbon shipping. The team collaborates closely with internal experts and external stakeholders, to develop actionable insights and influence global maritime regulation. You’ll be embedded in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, rigour, and impact.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide legal input on enforcement mechanisms and compliance structures across regulatory projects.
• Identify ambiguities or inconsistencies in IMO texts and proposals, and propose clarifications or amendments.
• Draft legal position papers, briefs, and contributions for IMO submissions and working groups.
• Track developments in IMO legal instruments and flag emerging legal trends relevant to the Center’s work.
• Interpret IMO regulatory texts (e.g., MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM Code) and provide internal guidance to project teams.
• Translate complex regulatory language into actionable insights for non-legal colleagues.
• Support cross-hub collaboration by embedding legal perspectives into strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and capacity-building on legal and regulatory topics.

• A proactive and structured approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, especially when interpreting legal texts and drafting submissions.
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal, tailored to legal and non-legal audiences.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and propose practical, coherent solutions.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage across disciplines and cultures.
• Commitment to the Center’s mission and values, with a genuine interest in sustainability and maritime decarbonisation.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving work environment.
• Professional integrity and discretion when handling sensitive regulatory matters.

• A degree in law (LL.B or equivalent); specialisation in maritime or international law is a plus.
• Experience in legal or regulatory affairs, ideally including exposure to shipping or IMO processes.
• Familiarity with key IMO instruments such as MARPOL, SOLAS, and the ISM Code.
• Understanding of international regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms.
• Ability to draft legal documents, position papers, and policy briefs with clarity and precision.
• Competence in translating legal language into practical guidance for multidisciplinary teams.
• Awareness of emerging legal trends in maritime regulation and climate governance.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus but not required.

• Highly motivated.
• A can-do attitude – willingness to do what it takes in a start-up environment.
• Collaborative mindset – we succeed together as a center.
• Proactive in engaging with partners.
• Cultural awareness – we operate in a global setting.
• Initiative – the ability to drive and promote own objectives.