Senior Legal Counsel, Project Finance

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organisation driven by the Aponte family.

Today, we continue to focus on caring for customers, employees and the environment. From a one-vessel operation to a globally respected business we have an unfaltering commitment to people that have passion, creativity and willing to make a change.

Do you recognize yourself?

Then come work with us and be part of MSC’s family.

YOUR IMPACT

As a Senior Legal Counsel you will:

• Oversee all aspects of international project finance transactions (e.g. real estate, depots, terminals, etc) but also asset financing (e.g., container carriers, cruise vessels, ferries, boxes, locomotives, aircraft, etc), corporate financing (e.g. confirming, securitization, RCF, etc) and financial products (ISDAs, cash investment products, etc).
• Document Review: Examine, comment and negotiate legal documents related to project finance, corporate and asset financing or financial products, including loan agreements, mortgages, leases, security documents, schedule to ISDA Master Agreement, cash investment products, etc.
• Document Drafting: Draft legal documents related to any financing or investments.
• Transaction Management: Prepare and participate in all stages of project finance, corporate or asset financing transactions, including preparation, negotiation, closing, and post-closing formalities.
• M&A Due diligence: Implement financings due diligence as part of M&A transactions
• Legal Research: Conduct brief legal research on English and/or French law primarily, and occasionally other laws, regarding all aspects of project finance, corporate or asset financing.
• Administrative Duties: Implement procedures to streamline team operations, including expense validation, updating departmental records, and managing the archiving system.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Legal degree required.
• Preferably with a focus on French law and/or English law. Ideally qualified as a Solicitor or Avocat, minimum 5-7 years of experience in private practice.
• In-depth understanding of project finance and/or corporate, asset finance.
• Excellent command of English and French.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours (transaction-based position).

Professional Qualifications & Key Competencies

• Demonstrable ability to think strategically.
• Proven ability to drive change.
• Good understanding of the logistics and transportation industry.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service.
• Strong ability to communicate and persuade at all levels, especially senior levels.
• Strong entrepreneurial and commercial abilities.
• Ability to develop and inspire team members.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good coordination abilities.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full Time.
• Permanent Role.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit is required.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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