General Counsel & Vice President

Job description

Description Main Purpose of the Role: Serves as the principal advisor for legal, risk management, claims, and governmental / compliance issues in the Americas and Caribbean Regions. Major areas of responsibility: Responsible for strategic and tactical legal initiatives for ZIM American Integrated Shipping Services Co. LLC and related entities. Provides senior management with advice regarding corporate initiatives and their implementation, manages compliance functions, and oversees work of outside counsel. Serves as Corporate Secretary. Supervises and manages adjustment of all claims made against the company and its agents, management of litigation and arbitration, and placement of insurance coverages within Region. Represents ZIM with respect to interactions with governmental officials on regulatory or compliance matters. Main Tasks: - As Corporate Secretary: Execute and maintain official corporate filings, documents, reports and records according to statute and regulation. - Provide in-house legal expertise and advice to senior management in support of business decision-making; - Review and monitor ZIM business environment, identifying legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, prov...