Senior Associate, Cargo & Marine Claims Leader

Clyde UK Services Company; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Cargo team in Guildford or London. The role requires handling marine recovery and cargo disputes, advising on international carriage and liability issues, and supporting clients across shipping, insurance and logistics sectors.

You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while delivering strategic, pragmatic advice in cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with post-qualification experience.
• Significant cargo, marine recovery and transportation liability experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of marine recovery and cargo claims from inception to resolution.
• Advising on cargo loss and damage in international carriage by sea, road, rail and air.
• Handling transportation liability claims involving carriers and logistics providers.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and other legal docs.
• Managing litigation, arbitration and ADR processes and supervising juniors.

Skills

Cargo claims experience

Marine recovery

International disputes

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Clyde & Co in the UK is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Cargo team in Guildford or London. The role requires handling marine recovery and cargo disputes, advising on international carriage and liability issues, and supporting clients across shipping, insurance and logistics sectors.

You will manage a varied caseload, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to business development while delivering strategic, pragmatic advice in cross-border matters.