Legal Counsel, Asia

Published 11 of November

Noatum Logistics is a global logistics operator and part of AD Ports Group. With Spanish roots dating back to 1963, the company operates more than 80 own offices across 26 countries and serves customers in 158 countries through its partner network. More than 4,250 logistics specialists provide ocean and air freight, contract and project logistics, customs and trade management, warehousing and distribution, eCommerce and integrated supply chain solutions. Combining local expertise with a globally connected network and the backing of AD Ports Group, Noatum Logistics is strengthening its capabilities, connectivity and scale to support customers across global supply chains.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support our Legal and Insurance & Claims for Asia. You will serve as a trusted business partner, provide legal support on contracts, cargo loss/damage claims and corporate insurance portfolios. You will assist to minimize financial and legal exposure by ensuring strict adherence to maritime liabilities (e.g., COGSA, Hague-Visby rules), negotiating contract terms and settlements with Clients and Claimants, and managing subrogation and recovery with global Carriers and other relevant Parties.

Job Responsibilities

Legal Support for Great China (including HK and Taiwan), Japan and South Korea

• Contract Management: Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage multi-lingual (Chinese, English) commercial and cross-border contracts, including service, subcontracting, purchasing and NDA agreements, providing risk assessments and legal consultation opinions to support business growth.
• Legal Advice: Provide legal feasibility analysis, and risk mitigation strategies for cross-border business and M&A related activities; Identify and mitigate legal, contractual, regulatory, and commercial risks while enabling sustainable business growth and operational excellence.
• Legal Process: Assist in developing standardized contract templates, review checklists, and legal knowledge bases, and conduct legal training sessions.
• Disputes Assistance: Manage pre-litigation, dispute-resolution, and other contentious matters; oversee and work effectively with external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Corporate and M&A Support: Support M&A transactions, joint venture and strategic partnerships; Prepare registration, maintain company licenses, resolutions, board minutes, etc., and statutory filings
• Other Tasks: Perform other tasks and assignments as directed by Asia Senior Legal Counsel.

Insurance and Claim Management for Asia

• End-to-End Lifecycle: Oversee the intake, investigation, and resolution of cargo loss, damage, shortage, and delay claims.
• Negotiation & Settlement: Negotiate directly with shippers, consignees, and insurers to reach equitable and cost-effective settlements.
• Subrogation & Recovery: Actively pursue third-party recoveries from ocean carriers, truckers, warehouse providers, and their respective liability insurers.
• Legal Liaison: Collaborate with external maritime counsel, surveyors, and NVOCC underwriters on high-value, complex, or litigated claims.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all claims and operational practices comply with international trade laws and local port/customs regulations.
• Policy Administration: Manage corporate insurance portfolios, including Marine Cargo, Freight Forwarders Liability (FFL), Errors & Omissions (E&O), and Warehouse Legal Liability.
• Renewal & Underwriting: Prepare data-driven statistics, loss-run reports, and renewal summaries for annual insurance negotiations.
• Risk Mitigation: Analyze claims data to identify root causes; implement loss prevention strategies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across the supply chain
• Database Management: Maintain accurate claims systems, tracking reserves, paid claims, and recovery ratios.
• Management Reporting: Generate periodic reports detailing claims trends, financial impacts, and risk exposures for executive management.

What We Offer:

• Permanent Contract: Enjoy stability and long-term career opportunities.
• Celebrate Your Birthday: Take a half-day off to make your special day even better.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous learning and development opportunities to boost your career.
• Collaborative & International Environment: Work with diverse teams and be part of a global network.
• Corporate University: Benefit from ongoing training programs designed to keep you ahead.

At Noatum Logistics, we guarantee equal opportunities and non-discrimination based on sex, gender, race, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation in our selection processes. Our goal is to maximize people's talents in all their diversity while eliminating any form of discrimination.

Minimum requirements

Role requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in law or above.
• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience in legal department within an international freight forwarding company.
• Expertise & Credentials:

1. Demonstrates excellent legal knowledge in civil, commercial, corporate, and private PRC law and international convention related to FFL, deep understanding of standard shipping documentation (House/Master Bills of Lading, Sea Waybills, Incoterms); PRC Bar qualification is a must.
2. Proactive attitude with a strong willingness to constantly improve knowledge and the legal outcome of work as well as the corresponding processes.
3. Mature personality with high integrity and self-motivation, dynamic communication skills and ability to work and judge independently under pressure.
4. Strong team player with willingness and ability to take responsibility in the team.
5. Skills: Strong analytical, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills, with the ability to maintain composure during major incidents; highly adaptable to cross-cultural and cross-time zone teamwork.
6. English Working proficiency with the ability to handle legal matters in English.