Shipping Solicitor

eNL; Hayes End; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Shipping Solicitor to join its London team. The role covers wet and dry shipping disputes, international trade matters and marine-related issues, with exposure to litigation and arbitration.

You will work across Marine, Trade and Energy sectors advising a global client base on contentious shipping and commercial matters. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years' PQE, strong analytical ability, clear communication and sound judgement; a proactive, client-driven approach is essential for

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' PQE in shipping or maritime law.
• Contentious shipping and commercial matters experience preferred.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle wet and dry shipping disputes and international trade matters.
• Support High Court litigation and international arbitration, including LMAA.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and related documentation.
• Provide commercially focused advice during urgent situations.

Skills

Shipping law

PQE 3-5 years

Job description

This London-based position is for a Shipping Solicitor with three to five years PQE, offered on a full-time, permanent contract at a competitive salary. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of wet and dry shipping disputes, international trade matters and wider marine-related issues, with exposure to complex litigation and arbitration. Working across the Marine, Trade and Energy sectors, the role involves advising a diverse global client base on contentious shipping and commercial matters. Strong analytical ability, clear communication and sound legal judgement are essential. This full-time post suits a solicitor keen to develop expertise within the international maritime industry.

Shipping Solicitor | 3-5 years PQE | London | Competitive Salary

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THE OPPORTUNITY:

Are you a Shipping Solicitor looking to take on complex, high-value disputes within the international maritime industry? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded team working across the Marine, Trade and Energy sectors, advising a diverse global client base on a broad range of contentious shipping and commercial matters.

THE ROLE:

You will handle a varied caseload of wet and dry shipping disputes, international trade matters and wider marine-related issues, gaining exposure to complex litigation, arbitration and commercially significant claims.

• Managing shipping and bunker recovery claims, vessel arrests and Admiralty proceedings.
• Advising on bill of lading, charterparty and other contractual disputes.
• Supporting High Court litigation and international arbitration, including LMAA proceedings.
• Assisting with marine casualty claims involving collisions, groundings, fires, salvage and wreck removal.
• Advising on vessel financing, security enforcement, ship sales and recoveries.
• Handling General Average disputes, multi-party claims and public inquests following fatalities.
• Advising on contracts of affreightment, vessel-sharing agreements, port operations and related commercial arrangements.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, standard terms and associated documentation.
• Providing clear, commercially focused advice during urgent and emergency situations.

THE CANDIDATE:

This opportunity would suit a driven Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE who is keen to develop their expertise within a respected shipping practice. Maritime law and contentious experience would be advantageous.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build lasting client relationships.
• The ability to work independently and within a busy team.
• Excellent organisation, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach to client service, commercial problem-solving and business development.
• The ability to remain focused and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• A professional approach to client requirements, internal procedures and regulatory deadlines.

If you are ready for your next move in shipping law, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

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