Legal counsel - 12 months interim position
- Application Deadline: Sept. 10, 2024
- Oslo
- Hybrid
Hurtigruten is one of the world’s great journeys, sailing and caring for the Norwegian coast since 1893. We are proud to be a national icon for generations of Norwegians and to have a special place in the hearts of our guests from around the world.
For 130 years, we've been committed to continuously improve what we do for our guests and the people we work with.
We are seeking a Legal counsel for a 12-month interim position. As Legal counsel, you will be working on a broad range of legal issues across the business. You will be an important discussion partner for other functions within the company, including management.
Work with great people
Skills & Requirements
Key responsibilities:
- Identify, manage and mitigate risk at all stages of the contracting process.
- Identify and mitigate potential liabilities and risks associated with third-party vendors, internal business practices, contract negotiations and corporate policies.
- Assist in creating and improving agreements and templates.
- Advise business units with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of its business strategy, governance and compliance policies.
- Support corporate governance and administration for the group companies.
- Support on employment law issues and whistle-blowing cases.
- Assist on GDPR-related matters.
- Assist in the permitting/licensing processes in connection with our sailings.
- Provide legal advice in relation to Package Tour Act (terms & conditions, irregular operations) and support our guest relation team in handling customer claims.
- Supervise outside counsel.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Masters degree in Law with strong academic results.
- 3-4 years’ experience working as an attorney in a commercial law firm and/or as inhouse counsel.
- Bar exam (preferred, but not a requirement).
- Some experience with employment law, whistleblowing cases and/or GDPR (preferred, but not a requirement)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (English and Norwegian).
Key Personal Attributes:
- Independent, structured and self-motivated with high work standards, including special attention to detail, accuracy and an emphasis on meeting deadlines.
- Ability to understand the business objectives and ensure those objectives are met in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
- Must exhibit a high level of discretion, professionalism, maturity and integrity.
- Ability to prioritize multiple assignments with sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to successfully interact with all levels of management and other personnel within the business.
- Commitment to understanding the business backdrop of Hurtigruten and the cruise industry.
- Be a role model for Hurtigruten's core values: We Inspire, We empower, We Explore and We Care.
We offer:
- A developing and challenging workplace where you will be working with one of Norway's strongest brands.
- A great opportuity to participate in and influence the development of the department.
- A skilled, motivatad and dynamic work environment.
- Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
- Staff discounts on our cruises in Norway and to some of the most exotic places on the planet.
- Hybrid working arrangements, with 3 days in the office and 2 flexible days.
- For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for permanent employment.
Location: Oslo
We will be evaluating applicants continually.
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About the company
We are an iconic brand at the heart and soul of the Norwegian coast, sailing ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’ for over 130 years. Through our sailings, our guests don’t just travel Norway, they live its legendary landscapes, its culture, and cuisine.
Aboard with us are local Norwegians, who travel with us either on holiday or to visit friends and family along the coast, and international travellers who come for the fjords, mountains, and archipelagos Norway is so famous for, as well as the enchanting Northern Lights.
Our aspiration is to create heart-felt stories that resonate with our audiences, chronicling the beauty and culture of Norway, and the people who live, work, and visit this special part of the world.
Quick overviewTOM
Single-use plastic banHurtigruten was the first major travel company to have removed single-use plastic from its entire fleet and our hotels.
Hurtigruten FoundationThe Foundation specialises in the conservation of endangered species, fighting against marine and plastic pollution.
Forbud mot engangsplastHurtigruten Group er det første store reiseselskapet som fjernet engangsplast fra hele flåten og hotellene våre.
Hurtigruten FoundationStiftelsen har fokus på bevaring av truede arter og bekjemper plast- og havforurensning.
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