Global Legal Counsel Specialist Maritime litigations

Dirigé par Rodolphe Saadé, le Groupe CMA CGM, un leader mondial du transport maritime et de la logistique, dessert plus de 420 ports dans le monde sur 5 continents. Avec sa filiale CEVA Logistics, et sa division de fret aérien CMA CGM AIR CARGO, le Groupe CMA CGM innove constamment pour proposer à ses clients une offre complète et toujours plus performante grâce à de nouvelles solutions maritimes, terrestres, aériennes et logistiques.

Engagé dans la transition énergétique du transport maritime et pionnier dans l’utilisation de carburants alternatifs, le Groupe CMA CGM s’est fixé un objectif de Net Zéro Carbone d’ici 2050.

À travers la Fondation CMA CGM, le Groupe agit également face à des crises humanitaires nécessitant une réponse d’urgence en mobilisant l’expertise maritime et logistique du Groupe pour acheminer partout dans le monde du matériel humanitaire.

Présent dans 160 pays via son réseau de plus de 400 bureaux et 750 entrepôts, le Groupe emploie 155 000 personnes dans le monde, dont 4 000 à Marseille où est situé son siège social.

Notre mission : lutter pour des échanges maritimes et logistiques mondiaux plus respectueux.

Parce que nous jouons un rôle central dans l’animation des échanges mondiaux, nous devons créer de la valeur pour notre environnement, nos clients et nos collaborateurs. Une ambition qui repose sur cinq piliers stratégiques pour notre Groupe. La recherche d’équilibre et d’interaction entre chaque pilier constitue le socle de notre croissance, indispensable pour poursuivre durablement notre développement.

Nos cinq piliers stratégiques :

• Poursuivre le développement maritime ;
• Apporter des solutions logistiques ;
• Accélérer l’innovation et la digitalisation ;
• Développer de nouvelles solutions adaptées à nos clients et plus respectueuses de l’environnement ;
• Accompagner nos collaborateurs à chaque étape de leur parcours professionnel au sein du Groupe.

Pour en savoir plus sur le Groupe CMA CGM , rendez-vous sur :

Job Title:
Global Legal Counsel Specialist
- Maritime litigations Req ID:
591222 Posting Start Date:
07/10/2026 Marseille, FRA Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents.

With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.
Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group's shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.
Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE
As maritime legal counsel of the Legal Department in CMA CGM head office you will be in charge of handling claims presented in relation with the company activities, as well as to provide support and advices to operational and commercial teams and protect the company against legal risks and violations.
You will report to the maritime litigation manager within the maritime litigation dept.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO
You will be responsible, within a specific geographical area, to handle and defend customer's claims presented in relation with carriage contracts, or any third-party claims linked with the company's business, as well as to provide support and advices to operational and commercial teams.

In addition, you may be in charge to handle specific missions liked with documentation and/or contractual review, fraud, or recovery files.

You will monitor and report the claim and legal activity within your geographical scope with the help of the group agencies network and regional offices and as per the organization set up by the legal department.

You will handle the coverage of the claims by the P&I clubs and the insurers of the group.
You will appoint and supervise external law firms to defend CMA CGM's interest and you will handle recoveries toward third parties.
You will monitor the financial data of your files by accurately using the in house IT systems.
Working closely with your Managers, and within the authority granted, you also negotiate settlements with plaintiffs and third parties
With pro-activity, you will anticipate and offer legal/operational solutions if necessary.
Finally, you are constantly aware and up to date with new developments in the law (regulations, case law) within your area of responsibility.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

You have a postgraduate degree (+4/5 years) in Maritime Law with a minimum experience of 3 years in transport, logistics or insurance as well as good command of computer tools.
A first experience in shipping would be appreciated.
Working in an international and multicultural environment, you speak English fluently.
You are autonomous, very rigorous, and have an analytical mind and a strong sense of initiative.
You have negotiation skills and excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Come along on CMA CGM's adventure !