In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel, London

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading shipping company seeks an In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel for their London office, focusing on shipping disputes and insurance work. The role offers a supportive environment with strong work/life balance and competitive remuneration. Ideal candidates have 2+ PQE, but those outside this range will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Lawyer with 2+ PQE in shipping and insurance disputes.
• Candidates outside PQE range may still be considered.
• Emphasis on team and organizational fit.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of shipping matters and insurance claims/disputes.
• Opportunity to get involved in financing and corporate work.

Skills

Shipping Law

Insurance Law

Dispute Resolution

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In-house Shipping & Insurance Counsel, London, Slough

Client: ETC Search

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a leading shipping company owning 25 vessels (VLCCs) and operating a successful and rapidly growing commodities trading arm. They are now 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 and there are plans to expand further to keep pace with business growth.

The role involves handling a broad range of shipping matters, claims/disputes, and insurance work. For the right candidate, there will also be opportunities to get involved with financing, corporate, commercial, and employment work.

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