Shipping Solicitor

Sacco Mann; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Newcastle. This role is perfect for an experienced commercial litigator with a passion for shipping law and a minimum of 2 years' PQE. You will handle a diverse caseload involving shipping matters, providing expert legal advice, and engaging in business development. The firm offers a competitive salary, healthcare, and opportunities for international travel and genuine career progression. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and make a significant impact in the shipping legal sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

International Travel Opportunities

Healthcare

Hybrid Working

Training and Support

Career Progression Opportunities

Excellent Quality of Work

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in commercial litigation from a reputable firm.
• Strong academic background with a focus on shipping law.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipping matters including freight, laytime, and demurrage.
• Draft and review contracts related to shipping and maritime law.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Shipping Law

Legal Drafting

Business Development

Education

Law Degree

Post Qualification Experience (PQE)

Job description

Our Client, a leading law firm based in the heart of Newcastle, are recruiting for a Shipping Solicitor to join their team. The role would suit experienced commercial litigators, who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience within a commercial litigation environment.

Responsibilities:

• Working on behalf of P&I clubs, ship owners, charterers, sellers, buyers and off shore energy companies amongst others.
• Handling a caseload of shipping matters to include freight, laytime and demurrage, charterparty and bill of lading issues, bunker clauses, shipbuilding, ship sale and purchase and marine personal injury.
• Dealing with all aspects of litigation and arbitration.
• Reviewing and drafting of various documents and contracts to include time and voyage charters, crew management agreements, licenses, service agreements, shipbuilding agreements and mooring licenses.
• Providing expert legal advice.
• Business development and networking.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• International travel opportunities.
• Secondment opportunities.
• Healthcare.
• Hybrid working.
• Training and support.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Excellent quality of work.

Requirements:

• 2 years' plus PQE gained within commercial litigation from a reputable firm.
• Excellent academics and a passion for shipping law.
• Based in or local to Newcastle.
• Open to travel nationally and internationally.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to the consultant via the link or contact Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783.