Associate, Marine, 2-4PQE

Kennedys Law LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate for their Marine team, specializing in marine insurance claims and shipping disputes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading team, providing legal assistance to a diverse range of clients, including insurers and shipowners. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in marine insurance, litigation, and arbitration, along with a passion for client interaction and business development. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to resolving complex marine-related legal issues and enhancing client relationships. If you are ready to take the next step in your legal career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience as a UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX.
• Experience in marine insurance at a recognized shipping law firm.

Responsibilities

• Handle marine insurance claims and assist in policy drafting.
• Engage in arbitration and litigation related to marine insurance.

Skills

Marine insurance claims handling

Arbitration

Litigation

Policy drafting

Client contact

Business development

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

CILEX qualified

Job description

Kennedys is looking for an Associate to work in the Marine team, to handle and assist in handling of marine insurance claims (primarily hull, war, marine liability, cargo, mortgagee's interest insurance, marine cyber and yachts), and wet and dry shipping. Some policy drafting will be required.

We are particularly interested in speaking to candidates that have arbitration (particularly LMAA terms) and litigation experience.

Language skills are helpful, but not essential. Some overseas travel may be required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading marine team, headed up by Christopher Dunn, ranked ‘Leading Individual' in the Legal 500 UK 2023 edition.

Team

Kennedys' Marine team provides assistance to domestic and international clients on a comprehensive range of marine insurance, wet and dry shipping, and trade issues.

Clients

• Insurers (domestic and overseas)
• Charterers
• Freight forwarders
• Shipowners
• Ports and terminal operators
• Commodity marine service tenders

Cases

• A wide variety of disputes across all classes of marine insurance (coverage, defence and subrogation)
• Insurance policy and commercial contract drafting
• Wet and dry shipping disputes.

Required Experience

• 2-4 years' UK Qualified Solicitor or CILEX qualified with the relevant experience*
• Experience of marine insurance gained at a recognised shipping law firm
• Familiarity with arbitration and court procedures
• To have had previous client contact and attendance at business development events.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.