Solicitor, Marine Law

Commercially-minded dispute resolution lawyer sought to handle and assist in handling of marine insurance, subrogated cargo claims and liability disputes. Role will include some non-contentious work. Some overseas travel may be required.
 

Type of Clients:

Lloyd’s syndicates, London market and international insurance and reinsurance companies, charterers, ports and terminal operators, freight forwarders, marine service providers, commodity traders, cargo owners and their insurers.

Type of Cases:

Wide variety of disputes across all classes of marine and political risks; wet and dry shipping disputes; insurance policy, commercial contract drafting, and warehouse disputes.

 
Experience

Essential: 1-3 years* experience of insurance dispute resolution/marine law/shipping.

Desirable:

• Experience of marine insurance gained at a recognised practice.
• Familiarity with arbitration and Court procedures.
• Knowledge of international conventions relevant to the carriage of goods.
• File management.
• To have had previous client contact and attendance at business development events.