Junior Marine & Commodities Litigation Associate (Bristol)

Clyde & Co; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Bristol seeks an Associate to join its Marine, Trading & Commodities team. You will manage a varied caseload spanning wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims, working with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers and other stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to litigated and pre-litigated matters, from small claims to complex multi-track litigation, with opportunities to handle injury and non-injury marine claims and cross-border disputes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
• Experience handling wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims is desirable.
• Experience managing litigated and pre-litigated claims across a range of values and levels of complexity.
• Exposure to marine liability, shipping, transport or insurance-related disputes would be advantageous.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims.
• Handling litigated and pre-litigated matters ranging from small claims track cases to complex multi-track litigation.
• Advising insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, operators and other maritime stakeholders on liability, quantum and coverage issues.
• Managing employers' liability, public liability, catastrophic injury, occupational disease and recovery claims arising from marine incidents.
• Assisting with marine casualty investigations, inquests and regulatory matters.
• Supporting partners on complex, high-value, multi-jurisdictional shipping and marine insurance disputes.
• Engaging with experts, witnesses and counsel to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes for clients.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Marine/Shipping disputes

Client management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

Clyde & Co in Bristol seeks an Associate to join its Marine, Trading & Commodities team. You will manage a varied caseload spanning wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims, working with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers and other stakeholders.

The role offers exposure to litigated and pre-litigated matters, from small claims to complex multi-track litigation, with opportunities to handle injury and non-injury marine claims and cross-border disputes.