Legal Intern – Maritime & Shipping (Copenhagen)

Legal Intern – Maritime & Shipping

A.P. Møller - Mærsk on Esplanaden in Copenhagen offers a legal internship in its Maritime Legal team. This is a rare opportunity to experience in-house maritime law practice at the world's largest container shipping company, surrounded by Copenhagen Harbour and Denmark's rich maritime heritage.

You will assist in-house counsel on charter party matters, cargo claims, and maritime regulatory compliance, gaining exposure to the breadth of legal challenges facing a global shipping and logistics company.

What You Will Do

• Research maritime law issues under the Søloven and international maritime conventions
• Assist with charter party dispute analysis and documentation review
• Draft legal memoranda on cargo claims and liability matters
• Support the team on maritime regulatory compliance (IMO, EU ETS)
• Assist with contract review for vessel operations

• Support the maritime legal team on disputes and advisory matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda
• Assist with contract and document review
• Attend team meetings and training sessions
• Complete assigned research projects

• Enrolled in or recently completed cand.jur. at a Danish university
• Interest in maritime law, shipping, or international trade
• Fluent in English; Danish is preferred
• Knowledge of the Søloven or international maritime law basics is an advantage
• Interest in the shipping and logistics industry