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Maritime Law Attorney

ManTech

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Halawa, HI
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Bar Membership In The U.S. JurisdictionPublic Trust clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career‑oriented Maritime Law Attorney to join its team in Oahu, Hawaii, providing expert legal interpretation of complex maritime statutes, guiding high‑value contracts, ensuring compliance with international treaties, and offering strategic counsel for special operations and maritime logistics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Maritime LawInternational Law of the SeaLegal StrategyCivil LitigationCriminal LitigationContract LawRegulatory ComplianceLeadership

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Law12+ Years Position‑Relevant ExperienceActive Bar Membership in the U.S. JurisdictionActive Public Trust ClearanceMust Be Able to Remain Stationary 50% of the Time

Full job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented expert Maritime Law Attorney to join our team in Oahu, HI.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Serves as the final Technical Authority for legal interpretation, providing counsel on complex maritime statutes and international law of the sea

  • Authorizes the formulation of legal strategies for civil and criminal proceedings and validate the execution of high-value maritime contracts

  • Approves legal frameworks that protect organizational rights and obligations in global maritime operations

  • Validates the legal compliance of maritime logistics and sustainment operations within the Pacific, ensuring adherence to international maritime treaties and Host Nation port regulations

  • Authorizes the review of specialized maritime subcontracts and charters for offshore support vessels to mitigate legal risks in contested environments

  • Provides strategic legal guidance on territorial water transits and maritime security protocols for Special Operations missions

  • Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field

  • 12+ years of position-relevant experience

  • Active bar membership in the U.S. jurisdiction

Desired Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of position-relevant experience

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

  • Experience advising PACOM or USSOCOM on maritime legal affairs

  • Expert knowledge of the Law of the Sea Convention

Security Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess active Public Trust clearance

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

  • Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and virtual communication which may involve delivering presentations

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

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