Part-Time Legal Advisor (NVOCC/Freight & Logistics)

Job Overview We are looking for an experienced Part-Time Legal Adviser to provide practical legal support to our NVOCC and freight forwarding operations. The role will primarily focus on reviewing commercial and legal documents, advising on customer/agent claims, drafting agreements, and providing legal guidance to protect the company's interests. The Legal Adviser will work closely with management and the operations/commercial teams to ensure that agreements, claims, and business arrangements are handled appropriately from a legal perspective. Key Responsibilities Legal Document & Contract Review • Review contracts, agreements, terms and conditions, and other legal documents received from customers, agents, vendors, carriers, and business partners. • Advise management on whether the terms are fair and reasonable to the company. • Identify potential legal risks, liabilities, unfavorable clauses, and areas requiring clarification or negotiation. • Provide practical recommendations to protect the company's interests. • Review claims received from customers, agents, and other business partners, including supporting documents and correspondence. • Assess the company's potential liability and provide legal advice on the appropriate response or action. • Coordinate with relevant internal teams, agents, customers, and other parties on claims and dispute matters. • Assist in preparing responses, settlement proposals, or other necessary legal correspondence. • Advise management on potential risks and escalation requirements for more serious disputes. • Draft and/or revise contracts, agreements, letters, notices, terms and conditions, and other legal documents as required. • Assist in preparing standard templates for customer, agent, vendor, and business partner agreements. • Ensure documents are clear, commercially practical, and adequately protect the company's interests. • Provide ad-hoc legal advice relating to the company's NVOCC, freight forwarding, shipping, and logistics activities. • Keep management informed of significant legal risks affecting business operations. • Recommend when matters should be referred to external legal counsel or specialist lawyers. Requirements • Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience , preferably with experience in shipping, maritime, logistics, freight forwarding, NVOCC, international trade, or commercial contracts. • Good understanding of commercial contracts, liability, claims, and dispute resolution. • Experience in reviewing and drafting commercial agreements and legal correspondence. • Strong analytical and negotiation skills. • Able to understand business requirements and provide practical, commercially sensible legal advice. • Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with customers, agents, business partners, and internal teams. • Able to work independently and provide support on a part-time/ad-hoc basis. Candidates without direct NVOCC experience may also be considered if they have strong experience in legal advisory, insurance claims, commercial contracts, or dispute/claims handling . Working Arrangement • Position: Part-Time Legal Adviser • Working Basis: Part-time / Ad-hoc legal consultation • Engagement: Flexible, based on business requirements • Reporting To: Management / Director