Senior Associate - Marine / Shipping

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 Law Firm in London is seeking a Senior Associate in Marine/Shipping law due to team expansion. The candidate will handle complex marine insurance claims and lead training sessions, offering a vibrant environment with growth opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits inclusive.

Benefits

25 days holiday a year

Private medical insurance

Health Cash Plan

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in marine and/or shipping law.
• Strong legal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Act for governments, producers, and insurers on complex marine issues.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for clients.
• Supervise junior members of the team.

Skills

Marine Law

Shipping Law

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Client:

William James Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Due to the expansion of their Marine team, this Tier 1 Ranked Legal 500 Law Firm is looking to hire a talented lawyer to join them.

The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor Associate with experience of working on marine insurance claims.

You will be acting for governments, producers, trading companies, banks, cargo insurers, national oil companies and international traders on a whole host of complex issues acting in both a claimant and defendant entity.

As part of the role you will also be responsible for conducting training sessions and workshops for clients on a regular basis and providing supervision to junior members of the team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing team with progression opportunities.

The Benefits

• Competitive basic salary depending on experience
• 25 days holiday a year
• Private medical insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Company Pension

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in marine, and/or shipping
• Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Strong legal and leadership skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills
• Professional and effective communication with team members and clients

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.