Thepany
A prominent internationalpany operating within the superyacht industry is seeking an interim in-house lawyer for a 6‑month assignment. Working with UHNW clients and managing high‑value, globally mobile assets, the organisation requires additional legal expertise to support business continuity and uphold regulatorypliance during a pivotal phase.
The role
Your responsibilities would include:
1. Providing legal advice to senior leadership
2. Addressing marine, maritime, superyacht, and shipping law matters across the organisation
3. Overseeingpliance frameworks, including AML, KYC, sanctions, and data protection obligations
4. Supporting high‑valuemercial negotiations, transactions, and draftingplex contractual documentation
5. Managing internal legal workflows and offering guidance to the existing legal team
6. Instructing, managing, and coordinating external counsel on specialist issues
What you would need to succeed
7. Significant PQE as a solicitor or barrister (ideally 5+ years), with a current England & Wales practising certificate
8. Proven experience in marine, maritime, superyacht, or shipping law (essential)
9. Alternatively, experience advising UHNW clients or working within family office environments
10. Strong ability to align legal strategy withmercial objectives and tomunicateplex legal concepts in clear, practical terms
Additional beneficial experience:
11. Broad exposure to related practice areas, such as corporate,mercial, IP, insurance, employment, and other sector‑specific regulations
What you would get in return
12. A salary of up to £120,000 (prorated for duration of the contract)
13. The chance to support the legal and business operation of a globally recognised organisation