Legal & Claims Counsel

Join Samskip as Legal & Claims Counsel

Samskip is a truly international company that innovates the most advanced sustainable and multimodal international transport solutions. With a turnover of more than 800 million euros, 1450 employees and offices in 24 countries (in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia) we are one of the largest transport companies in Europe. Within this structure, Samskip has shaped a comprehensive European network for short-sea, road, rail and inland waterway transport. This network provides pioneering sustainable, reliable and cost-effective options for the growing number of customers who demand more environmentally conscious logistics solutions.

In this key role, the Legal & Claims Counsel plays an essential part in managing a wide range of legal and claims-related matters with care and expertise. By skillfully balancing legal responsibilities and claims handling, the Counsel ensures these activities are carried out in line with the Company’s strategic goals and compliance requirements. This position blends legal insight with practical problem-solving to offer well-rounded support across various scenarios.

Primary Responsibilities:

Handling Cargo Claims and monitoring hull and Personal Injury claims:

• Act as a central point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders, including Samskip group and offices, clients, insurers, P&I Clubs, surveyors, principals, agents, customs authorities, terminal operators, captains, lawyers, and others.
• Handle all aspects of cargo claims independently, ensuring timely and thorough resolution.
• Provide sound advice to colleagues, clients, and principals regarding claims-related matters.

Legal:

• Offer guidance on all terms and conditions (B/L) questions and other maritime law questions.
• Address general legal inquiries for Samskip head office in the Netherlands as well as international operations.
• Review and assess commercial contracts and local contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Support incident and risk management by coordinating responses to maritime and land-based incidents.
• Lead efforts in resolving long-standing container issues, seeking out-of-court settlements or pursuing legal action when necessary.

Skills and Competencies:

• Academic background in Law, with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; a Master’s in Maritime or Commercial Law is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of relevant experience, including maritime claims handling, either in-house or in private practice.
• Solid understanding of both operational and commercial aspects of the maritime industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
• Holds a valid work permit and is currently residing in the Netherlands.