Full job descriptionShipping Associate
London | 2-6 PQE | £110,000 - £155,000 + Bonus & Benefits
You must have prior law firm experience to be considered for this role.
An internationally recognised law firm, widely regarded as one of the leading names in the global shipping, commodities and transportation sectors, is seeking a Shipping Associate to join its highly respected London team.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Shipping Associate to work at the forefront of the maritime industry, advising shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, traders, insurers, operators and financial institutions on some of the most complex and high-value disputes in the market.
The successful Shipping Associate will join a practice that is consistently instructed on major international matters spanning multiple jurisdictions. The Shipping Associate will benefit from direct exposure to market-leading partners, sophisticated clients and a broad range of contentious shipping and international trade work.
The Shipping Associate Role
The Shipping Associate will advise on a diverse range of shipping and maritime disputes, often involving significant commercial and strategic considerations.
Work is likely to include:
* Charterparty disputes
* Bills of lading and cargo claims
* International trade disputes
* Marine insurance and reinsurance matters
* Casualty work, including collisions, groundings and total losses
* Salvage and towage disputes
* Shipbuilding and ship sale disputes
* Sanctions-related shipping matters
* Enforcement proceedings and asset recovery
* Arbitration proceedings, particularly under LMAA rules
* High Court litigation and cross-border disputes
The Shipping Associate will have the opportunity to take on significant responsibility from an early stage, working directly with clients and becoming involved in strategy, drafting, negotiations and advocacy support.
The Firm
This specialist international practice is recognised globally for its expertise across shipping, commodities, insurance, energy and transportation.
With offices across key international trading hubs, the firm advises many of the world’s leading shipping companies, insurers, traders and financial institutions. The firm’s reputation has been built on combining deep sector expertise with first-class legal advice, making it one of the most respected names within the maritime sector.
Associates benefit from exposure to genuinely international work, a strong team culture and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a market-leading practice.
The Shipping Associate
The successful candidate is likely to have:
* Between 2 and 6 years’ PQE
* Experience gained within a recognised shipping, international trade or marine disputes practice
* Strong knowledge of shipping and maritime law
* Experience handling arbitration and/or commercial litigation matters
* Excellent drafting and analytical skills
* Strong academics
* Confidence working directly with clients
* Commercial awareness and an interest in the shipping and international trade sectors
* A proactive and collaborative approach
Experience of LMAA arbitration, marine insurance or international trade disputes would be particularly advantageous, although candidates with broader commercial disputes backgrounds and a genuine interest in shipping will also be considered.
Why Apply?
* Join one of the world’s leading shipping law practices
* Work on high-value, international disputes
* Advise market-leading shipping and trading clients
* Significant client contact and responsibility
* Exposure to leading partners and complex cross-border matters
* Strong progression opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive culture
* Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package
For a Shipping Associate looking to establish themselves within a market-leading maritime practice and work on some of the most significant disputes in the global shipping industry, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.