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