NQ Shipping Solicitor

Our Client, a leading law firm based in the heart of Newcastle, are recruiting for a newly qualified Solicitor to join their shipping team in the heart of Newcastle.

The role would suit a NQ Solicitor who has ideally completed a seat within shipping, though candidates who have gained a seat within the commercial litigation team of a reputable law firm will also be considered.

Responsibilities:

Working on behalf of P&I clubs, ship owners, charterers, sellers, buyers and off shore energy companies amongst others.
Handling a caseload of shipping matters to include freight, laytime and demurrage, charterparty and bill of lading issues, bunker clauses, shipbuilding, ship sale and purchase and marine personal injury.
Dealing with all aspects of litigation and arbitration.
Reviewing and drafting of various documents and contracts to include time and voyage charters, crew management agreements, licenses, service agreements, shipbuilding agreements and mooring licenses.
Providing expert legal advice.
Business development and networking.


What’s on offer:

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
International travel opportunities.
Secondment opportunities.
Healthcare.
Hybrid working.
Training and support.
Genuine career progression opportunities.
Excellent quality of work.


Requirements:

NQ Solicitor who has ideally completed a seat in Shipping, though candidates who have completed a Commercial Litigation seat within a reputable law firm will also be considered.
Excellent academics and a passion for shipping law.
Based in or local to Newcastle.
Open to travel nationally and internationally.


To apply for this role, please submit your CV to the consultant via the link or contact Chloe Smith on 0113 467 9783.