Maritime Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An internationally recognized law firm is seeking a Shipping Litigation Associate to join its dynamic Maritime & International Trade team in London. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to handle complex, high-value disputes in both wet and dry shipping matters. You will work closely with senior partners and clients, advising on a broad range of contentious issues, managing cases, and drafting essential legal documents. With a supportive culture and strong career progression opportunities, this is an exciting chance to make a significant impact in a global legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Strong Career Progression Opportunities

Supportive Culture

High-profile International Cases

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE in shipping litigation required.
• Strong experience with wet and dry shipping matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on contentious shipping matters.
• Managing cross-border litigation and arbitration cases.

Skills

Shipping Litigation

Cross-border Litigation

Commercial Awareness

International Arbitration

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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London | International Law Firm | Competitive Salary

An internationally recognised law firm is seeking a Shipping Litigation Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its leading Maritime & International Trade team in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic team handling complex, high-value disputes across both wet and dry shipping matters, including charterparty, bill of lading, ship arrest, salvage, and collision claims.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising on a broad range of contentious shipping matters (wet and dry)
• Managing cases involving cross-border litigation and arbitration
• Working closely with senior partners and clients from global shipowners, charterers, P&I clubs, and insurers
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and attending hearings
• Instructing Counsel and coordinating with overseas lawyers

What They’re Looking For:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 1–4 years' PQE in shipping litigation
• Strong experience with both wet and dry matters
• Commercially minded with excellent communication skills
• Experience in international arbitration and/or High Court litigation
• A proactive and team-oriented approach

Why Join?

• Work on high-profile, international cases
• Realistic billable target of 1600 hours
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive, down-to-earth culture within a global platform
• Highly competitive salary and benefits

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Seniority level

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  Associate

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  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting and Legal Services

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