Shipping Solicitor

Our Client, a leading law firm based in the heart of Newcastle, are recruiting for a Shipping Solicitor to join their team. The role would suit experienced commercial litigators, who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years’ post qualifying experience within a commercial litigation environment.

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:

2 years’ plus PQE gained within commercial litigation from a reputable firm. 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 Murphy on 0113 467 9783.