Associate - Marine, Trading & Commodities - Bristol - 1-4 PQE

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality training and supervision

Clear career progression pathways

Exposure to international marine work

Hybrid working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking an Associate in Bristol to join the Marine, Trading & Commodities team. You will manage a varied caseload across maritime disputes, collaborating with partners on complex matters and engaging with experts, witnesses and counsel.

The role offers exposure to high-value, international matters with shipowners, P&I clubs and insurers, with hybrid working arrangements and strong career progression in a leading international practice.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years' PQE or equivalent.
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss PI, EL/PL or related insurance litigation.
• Exposure to marine, shipping, transport or insurance disputes.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and case management capability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing a career in the maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of marine, shipping and trade related disputes.
• Wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims.
• Litigated and pre litigated matters across small claims, fast track and multi track.
• Collision, unsafe port and admiralty matters.
• Employers' liability, public liability and catastrophic injury claims arising from marine incidents.
• Occupational disease, property recovery and goods in transit claims.
• Marine casualty investigations, inquests and regulatory matters.
• Supporting partners on complex, multi jurisdictional disputes.
• Engaging with experts, witnesses and counsel to develop case strategy.
• Building strong relationships with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, operators and other maritime clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate - Marine, Trading & Commodities - Bristol - 1-4 Years PQE

Location: Bristol

Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid)

Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading international practice is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Marine, Trading & Commodities team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, technically complex and often international matters across the maritime, shipping and marine insurance sectors. The team advises a broad range of clients including shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, underwriters, traders, brokers, port operators and other key industry stakeholders.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of marine, shipping and trade related disputes, including:

• Wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims
• Litigated and pre litigated matters across small claims, fast track and multi track
• Collision, unsafe port and admiralty matters
• Employers' liability, public liability and catastrophic injury claims arising from marine incidents
• Occupational disease, property recovery and goods in transit claims
• Marine casualty investigations, inquests and regulatory matters
• Supporting partners on complex, multi jurisdictional disputes
• Engaging with experts, witnesses and counsel to develop case strategy
• Building strong relationships with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, operators and other maritime clients

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1-4 years' PQE (or equivalent)
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss PI, EL/PL or related insurance litigation
• Exposure to marine, shipping, transport or insurance related disputes (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience managing litigated and pre litigated claims across varying complexity
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and case management capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing a career in the maritime sector

Benefits

The firm offers:

• High-quality training and supervision
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to international, high value and complex marine work
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*