Marine Insurance Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd is looking for a Marine Insurance Solicitor in London to handle complex insurance disputes in a growing team. Candidates should have at least two years of post-qualification experience with a strong understanding of marine insurance principles. The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary between £70,000 – £85,000, and genuine opportunities for long-term progression within the practice. Engagement in networking and business activities is encouraged.

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualification experience in a marine or shipping practice.
• Experience handling marine insurance litigation matters.
• Exposure to court procedures and arbitration, particularly LMAA arbitration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on marine insurance and shipping disputes.
• Handle wet and dry shipping matters including salvage and collision.
• Support complex claims and assist in policy drafting.
• Participate in networking and business development activities.

Skills

Marine insurance litigation

Understanding of shipping disputes

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Title and Location

Marine Insurance Solicitor – London

Salary

£70,000 – £85,000 DOE

Overview

An excellent opportunity for a Marine Insurance Solicitor to join a growing and internationally recognised marine team handling complex and high‑value disputes across the global shipping and insurance markets.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of marine insurance and shipping disputes, including coverage disputes, recovery actions, charterers’ liability claims, reinsurance matters and international trade disputes.
• Handle wet and dry shipping matters such as salvage, collision, general average, charterparty disputes, ship sale and shipbuilding disputes.
• Support complex and high‑profile claims, assist with policy drafting and work closely with senior lawyers on technically challenging matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Participate in networking and business development activities as part of a collaborative and growing team.
• Hybrid working is supported.

Candidate Profile

Qualified Solicitor with at least two years post‑qualification experience in a recognised marine or shipping practice.

Experience handling marine insurance litigation matters and a strong understanding of shipping disputes and marine insurance principles.

Exposure to court procedures and arbitration, particularly LMAA arbitration, will be advantageous.

Strong drafting and analytical skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively within a team environment are essential. Additional language skills are beneficial but not required.

Firm Background

Leading international legal business with a strong reputation across the insurance and marine sectors. The marine team is recognised for advising on sophisticated and high‑value disputes globally and offers lawyers the opportunity to work on complex matters within a supportive and progressive environment.

Package

Competitive salary of £70,000 – £85,000 DOE, comprehensive benefits package, hybrid working arrangements and genuine opportunities for long‑term progression within an expanding international practice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.