Shipping Lawyer

eNL; Pelaw; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced family policies

Generous annual leave with extra days

Bonus scheme

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Shipping Solicitor (NQ+) based in Tyne and Wear. This full-time role offers hybrid working with a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per year.

You will handle a broad range of shipping and maritime matters, advising clients such as P&I Clubs and shipping companies while developing expertise with senior colleagues. The firm emphasizes a collaborative environment and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical ability and clear communication.
• Sound legal research skills are required.
• Strong academics and understanding of commercial disputes.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork and developing client relationships are essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of shipping and maritime matters including recoveries, vessel arrests and bills of lading disputes.
• Conduct sanction checks as part of case work.
• Prepare and review standard terms and conditions for clients.
• Advise a varied client base including P&I Clubs, shipping companies, freight forwarders, ports and terminals.

Skills

Analytical ability

Clear communication

Legal research

Teamwork

Business development

Client relationships

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Shipping Solicitor, NQ+, Newcastle

This Shipping Lawyer position with eNL in Tyne And Wear offers a full-time contract and a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per annum.

This post presents a genuine chance to develop expertise within an established practice.

Hybrid working is available. The role is based in Tyne And Wear.

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Enhanced family policies
• Generous annual leave with extra personal and volunteering days
• Bonus scheme

What we’re looking for

Newly qualified Solicitors (NQ+) or those with post-qualification experience, with strong analytical ability, clear communication and sound legal research skills. Strong academics and a good understanding of commercial disputes are required. Excellent communication skills, team working and a keen interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development are essential.

The role

You’ll be involved in a broad range of shipping and maritime matters, including:

• Recoveries, vessel arrests and bills of lading disputes
• Sanction checks
• Preparing and reviewing standard terms and conditions
• Advising a varied client base, including P&I Clubs, shipping companies, freight forwarders, ports and terminals

You’ll work closely with senior colleagues on complex matters, gaining valuable experience and developing your technical expertise.

Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.