Disputes Lawyer

Spinnaker; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinnaker in London is seeking a Senior Associate to join our international marine practice. You will work on complex shipping, marine insurance and logistics disputes for a high‑value international client base.

Sponsorship to work in the UK can be provided if required. This role suits an England & Wales Solicitor or Commonwealth-qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE UK law experience in cargo and marine disputes, with client relationship management and matter ownership skills.

Qualifications

• England & Wales Solicitor or Commonwealth-qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 4 PQE UK law experience in cargo/marine recovery or related disputes.
• Experience in client relationship management and matter ownership.
• Experience in litigation, arbitration or ADR.

Responsibilities

• Work on high‑value, international matters in shipping, marine insurance and logistics sectors.
• Join a leading specialist marine practice with international clients.
• Take ownership of sophisticated matters and supervise junior lawyers.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Commercially minded

Education

England & Wales Solicitor or Commonwealth-qualified Lawyer

Job description

Are you a shipping, cargo or marine insurance lawyer looking for your next career move?

We are working with a highly regarded international marine practice that is looking to appoint a Senior Associate to join the team in London. Sponsorship to work in the UK can be provided (if required).

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value and international matters, advising major clients across the shipping, marine insurance and logistics sectors spanning the international supply chain, including:

• Cargo loss and damage claims
• Marine recovery and subrogated claims
• Transportation liability disputes
• Carriage of goods by sea, road, rail and air
• CMR road transit recoveries
• Freight, demurrage and hire disputes
• Marine casualty-related claims
• Litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

The role would suit an England & Wales Solicitor or Commonwealth-qualified Lawyer with a minimum of 4 PQE UK law experience in either:

• Cargo and marine recovery
• Shipping, marine insurance or related disputes
• International and cross-border claims
• Client relationship management and matter ownership
• Litigation, arbitration or ADR

You’ll need strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills, together with a commercially minded approach and the ability to provide pragmatic advice to sophisticated clients. In return you can expect:

• High-value, complex international matters
• Join a leading specialist marine practice including shipping, insurance and logistics sectors
• International client base
• Take ownership of sophisticated matters
• Opportunity to contribute to business development and practice growth
• Opportunity to supervise and develop junior lawyers