Senior Shipping Litigation Associate (London)

Hill Dickinson LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Dickinson LLP in London seeks an Associate/Senior Associate to join its Shipping (Litigation) team. The role focuses on a broad range of wet and dry shipping disputes, international trade and marine matters, serving clients across the global maritime sector.

You will advise on vessel arrests, security recoveries, charterparty disputes and English High Court litigation, while supporting on international arbitration (LMAA and others). The team operates within a market-leading Shipping group.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent.
• Maritime and contentious experience preferred.
• Team player who can work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Business development aptitude to promote Hill Dickinson and the Marine department.
• Good adherence to deadlines, guidelines, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Major recovery actions for unpaid shipping and bunker claims
• Vessel arrests and associated Admiralty proceedings, including strategic enforcement advice
• Advising lenders on the recovery and sale of vessels under security documentation
• Handling bill of lading and charterparty disputes, as well as broader contractual disputes
• Supporting on English High Court litigation (Commercial Court and Admiralty Court) and international arbitration (including LMAA and other arbitration forums)
• Assisting on disputes arising out of marine casualties, including collisions, groundings, fires, explosions, container incidents, wreck removals and salvage matters
• Involvement in General Average disputes and complex multi-party claims
• Advising on contracts of affreightment, vessel sharing agreements and related commercial arrangements
• Public inquests following fatality, including jurisdictional issues and indemnity and contribution proceedings
• Advising on ship sale and purchase, terminal and port operations and EEIGs
• Preparing and reviewing standard terms and conditions and commercial documentation
• Assisting clients with emergency response situations, providing practical, commercially focused advice under time pressure

Skills

Maritime experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Litigation experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Hill Dickinson LLP in London seeks an Associate/Senior Associate to join its Shipping (Litigation) team. The role focuses on a broad range of wet and dry shipping disputes, international trade and marine matters, serving clients across the global maritime sector.

You will advise on vessel arrests, security recoveries, charterparty disputes and English High Court litigation, while supporting on international arbitration (LMAA and others). The team operates within a market-leading Shipping group.