Shipping Lawyer

Gallagher Bassett (Mays Brown); Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Bassett, in association with Mays Brown, seeks an Associate Solicitor to join the Newcastle Upon Tyne team. The role focuses on managing a high-quality caseload of dry shipping disputes for shipowners, charterers, traders, insurers, and P&I Clubs.

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor with 2+ years PQE and proven dry shipping experience, eligible to work in the UK. This on-site position offers a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years PQE
• Proven experience in shipping law (dry shipping)
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of dry shipping disputes
• Advising clients on contractual, charterparty, cargo, and payment disputes
• Supporting senior lawyers on high-value matters
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and advice
• Handling negotiations, dispute resolution and client meetings
• Contributing to business development and networking events

Skills

Shipping law

PQE 2+ years

UK work eligibility

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Competitive compensation

Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE; proven experience in shipping law (particularly dry shipping matters); experience gained within a recognised shipping law firm and/or P&I Club; eligible to work in the UK.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Gallagher Bassett is seeking an Associate Solicitor to join Mays Brown, a specialist shipping law firm with over 30 years of experience advising clients across the maritime sector in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. The role involves managing a high-quality caseload of dry shipping disputes and advising shipowners, charterers, traders, insurers, and P&I Clubs.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Proven experience in shipping law, specifically focusing on dry shipping matters.
• Prior experience gained within a recognized shipping law firm and/or P&I Club.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Managing a varied caseload of dry shipping disputes.
• Advising clients on contractual, charterparty, cargo, and payment disputes.
• Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value shipping matters.
• Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and formal advice.
• Handling negotiations, dispute resolution, and client meetings.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and industry networking events.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Mode: Full-time (onsite in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK), with openness to flexible arrangements or job-share partnerships.