Legal Coordinator (Contract)

Opportunity

Contract role of 12 months.

• Responsible for handling cargo claims.
• Responsible for the management and administration of all claims filed Globally.
• Responsible for the coordination with local Front desk and guiding them with regards to claim handling.
• Provide proactive, efficient, and fair but firm claims and recovery management and obtain best possible claims and recovery settlement for the Group.
• Provide technical expertise and advice related to incidents, claims matter and loss prevention initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Handling cargo Claims as per the set guidelines.

Having a customer-centric approach at the same time keeping in mind the legal requirement and closing claim within legal ambit.

Establish appropriate claims handling relationship in the respective management area.

Assess and document factual background of claims matters; establish and update claims file.

Safeguard rights of recovery and drive recovery actions.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as claimants (customer, recovery agents, lawyer, underwriter and P&I), third party claims administrators, etc.

Enter and update data in the claims database (case management) according to corporate guidelines.

Manage and settle claims matters in accordance with corporate guidelines.

Provide advice and support to Local claim desk related to any claims matters.

Keeping data quality at top level.

Formulate, drive and / or support loss prevention initiatives.

Education :

Graduate from recognized university. LLB / LLM or MBA degree would be preferable.

Special Skills (Functional / Technical) :

Good Analytical skills.

The knowledge of structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

The knowledge of local maritime laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the political process directly impacting claims handling of the region.

Good Comprehension skills.

Excellent team player.

Well organized to carry out multi-tasks.

Flexible with changes.

Take ownership and responsibility of the job assigned.

Eye for the details.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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Locations :

Full time

India, Mumbai, 400079

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