In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel, London

ETC Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company in London is seeking an In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel to manage shipping matters, claims, and insurance work. This role offers a long-term career opportunity with a focus on work/life balance and competitive remuneration. Candidates with 2+ PQE are preferred, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance

Competitive remuneration

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 2+ PQE in shipping and insurance law preferred.
• Experience in managing claims and disputes.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day shipping matters and claims/disputes.
• Handle insurance work and support business expansion.
• Opportunity to engage in financing and corporate matters.

Skills

Shipping law

Insurance law

Dispute resolution

Corporate law

Commercial law

Employment law

Job description

In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel, London

Our client is a leading shipping company owning 25 vessels (VLCCs) and operating a successful, rapidly growing commodities trading arm. They are seeking to hire a shipping and insurance disputes lawyer to join their London office. You will be part of a team with four other lawyers, with plans for further growth to support business expansion.

The role offers a broad range of work, including managing day-to-day shipping matters, claims/disputes, and insurance work. For the right candidate, there will also be opportunities to get involved in financing, corporate, commercial, and employment matters.

A long-term career opportunity is available, with an excellent work/life balance, competitive remuneration, and benefits. The employer values team and organizational fit over PQE; candidates with 2+ PQE are encouraged to apply, but those outside this range will also be considered.