Senior Shipping Lawyer - Disputes & Drafting

Gallagher

England

On-site

Confidential

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Mays Brown, a leading specialist shipping law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its team in the UK. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload in dry shipping disputes, advise on contractual and charterparty matters, draft essential documents, and lead negotiations while fostering strong client relationships.

Ideal applicants are Qualified Solicitors with proven shipping law experience, including work in a recognised shipping firm or P&I Club, and possess excellent

Qualifications

Qualified Solicitor with shipping law experience.
Experience in a recognised shipping law firm and/or P&I Club.
Strong drafting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
Commercially minded with a genuine interest in the shipping industry.
Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Managing a varied caseload of dry shipping disputes.
Advising clients on contractual, charterparty, cargo and payment disputes.
Drafting legal documents, correspondence and advice.
Handling negotiations and dispute resolution matters.
Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Attending client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.
Contributing to business development initiatives and market engagement.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.

Skills

Shipping law

Client relationship management

Drafting

Negotiation

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Ideal applicants are Qualified Solicitors with proven shipping law experience, including work in a recognised shipping firm or P&I Club, and possess excellent

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