Shipping Solicitor/Associate

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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Newcastle office of a leading national law firm within its highly regarded Shipping and Marine practice.

The team advises a broad range of clients across the shipping sector, including P&I clubs, vessel owners and operators, and handles a mix of contentious and commercial maritime matters.

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to recruit a Shipping Solicitor / Associate to join its Newcastle team.

Your new role

You will work alongside experienced shipping lawyers on a varied caseload, with particular exposure to disputes involving vessels, tankers and liquid and gas cargoes.

Your work will include:

• Charterparty disputes
• Bill of Lading disputes
• Cargo contamination and shortage claims
• Unpaid hire and demurrage claims
• Off-spec bunker disputes
• Vessel arrests
• Ship sale and purchase matters
• Sanctions checks and related advice
• Preparing and reviewing standard contractual terms and conditions
• Broader contentious and commercial shipping matters

The position provides the opportunity to work directly with established clients within

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with relevant litigation or shipping experience.

Previous maritime and contentious experience would be preferred, although candidates with strong transferable disputes experience and a genuine interest in developing within shipping law may also be considered.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong litigation and dispute resolution skills
• Experience managing matters independently as well as collaboratively
• Good drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing deadlines
• Commercial awareness
• An interest in networking, business development and growing client relationships

What you'll get in return

You will join a well-established shipping practice offering exposure to specialist and varied maritime work and an impressive client base.

The role offers:

• Salary of up to £62,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the Newcastle office
• Exposure to specialist shipping and maritime disputes
• A mix of contentious and commercial work
• Direct contact with P&I clubs, vessel owners and operators
• Strong scope for continued technical and career development
• The opportunity to develop within an established national marine practice

What you need to do now

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