Marine Insurance Solicitor, London

Marine Insurance Solicitor / 2+ PQE / London / GBP 70,000 : GBP 85,000 DOE : An excellent opportunity for a Marine Insurance Solicitor to join a growing and internationally recognised marine team handling complex and high:value disputes across the global shipping and insurance markets : please call Gemma on 020 .

JOB TITLE: Marine Insurance Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 2+

LOCATION: London

SALARY: GBP 70,000 : GBP 85,000 DOE

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Marine Insurance Solicitor to join a highly regarded marine practice in London, acting for a broad international client base including insurers, P and I clubs, shipowners, charterers, freight forwarders and commodity traders.

You will advise on a wide range of marine insurance and shipping disputes, including coverage disputes, recovery actions, charterers' liability claims, reinsurance matters and international trade disputes. The caseload will also include wet and dry shipping matters such as salvage, collision, general average, charterparty disputes, ship sale and shipbuilding disputes.

The role will involve supporting on complex and high:profile claims, assisting with policy drafting and working closely with senior lawyers on technically challenging matters across multiple jurisdictions. You will also be encouraged to become involved in networking and business development activity as part of a collaborative and growing team. Hybrid working is supported.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least two years' post:qualification experience gained within a recognised marine or shipping practice. You will have experience handling marine insurance litigation matters and a strong understanding of shipping disputes and marine insurance principles.

Exposure to court procedures and arbitration, particularly LMAA arbitration, will be advantageous. Strong drafting and analytical skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are essential. Additional language skills would be beneficial but are not a requirement.

The Firm

This is a leading international legal business with a strong reputation across the insurance and marine sectors. The marine team is recognised for advising on sophisticated and high:value disputes globally and offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex matters within a supportive and progressive environment.

Package

Competitive salary of GBP 70,000 : GBP 85,000 DOE, comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working arrangements and genuine opportunities for long:term progression within an expanding international practice.

How

Contact Gemma at eNL on 020 or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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