Marine Insurance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national firm in London seeks a Shipping & Marine Insurance Litigation Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-value marine matters, including insurance claims and shipping disputes, within a supportive hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong grounding in marine law and a proactive approach to client management and business development.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid working model

Strong platform for career development

Varied, high-calibre work

Qualifications

• Strong technical grounding in marine insurance law and claims handling.
• Direct experience working on both wet and dry shipping disputes.
• Familiarity with LMAA arbitration and court litigation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing marine insurance claims across various classes.
• Handle wet claims including salvage and collision.
• Advise on coverage and manage defence claims for marine insurers.

Skills

Marine Insurance Law

Claims Handling

Client-facing Skills

Business Development

Education

Associate-level experience at a recognised shipping or insurance law firm

Job description

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Shipping & Marine Insurance Associate (1–7 PQE)

Top-Tier National Firm | London Office | Hybrid Working | Marine & Shipping Focus

Our client, a leading national firm with a top-tier marine practice, is looking to hire a talented and ambitious Shipping & Marine Insurance Litigation Associate to join their dynamic London team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of marine law – acting for insurers, shipowners, charterers, brokers, and financial institutions – and to contribute meaningfully to a broad range of both wet and dry shipping disputes and marine insurance claims.

The Role:

You will play a key role in supporting a highly ranked practice on a diverse portfolio of high-value, complex marine matters, including:

• Assisting in the management of marine insurance claims across a range of classes – including hull, cargo, war risks, marine liability, yacht insurance, and mortgagee’s interest insurance
• Handling wet claims (including salvage, collision, grounding, and general average)
• Working on dry shipping disputes, including charterparty issues, ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, and MOA disputes
• Advising on coverage, managing defence and subrogation claims on behalf of leading marine insurers and reinsurers
• Attending industry events and contributing to business development activities alongside partners

What We're Looking For:

• Associate-level experience at a recognised shipping or insurance law firm
• Strong technical grounding in marine insurance law and claims handling
• Direct experience working on both wet and dry shipping disputes
• Familiarity with LMAA arbitration and court litigation procedures
• A confident, commercially-minded lawyer who is comfortable managing matters with autonomy and collaborating in a team setting
• Interest in and/or experience with emergency response work and marine casualty investigations
• Some experience in policy drafting or wording reviews
• Strong client-facing skills and a willingness to be involved in the business development side of the practice

What’s on Offer:

• The chance to join a Chambers-ranked team with a national and international reputation for excellence in marine law
• Varied, high-calibre work with significant client contact
• A strong platform for career development and promotion
• Flexible, hybrid working model and supportive team culture

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