Shipping Solicitor: Maritime Disputes & Arbitration

eNL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

eNL Legal is seeking a Shipping Solicitor in London to handle complex, high-value disputes within the international maritime industry. The role spans marine, trade and energy sectors, advising a global client base on contentious shipping and commercial matters.

You will manage a varied caseload of wet and dry shipping disputes, engage in arbitration and complex litigation, and provide urgent, commercially focused guidance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in shipping or maritime law.
• Experience in contentious shipping matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

PQE 3-5 years

Maritime shipping law

Job description

eNL Legal is seeking a Shipping Solicitor in London to handle complex, high-value disputes within the international maritime industry. The role spans marine, trade and energy sectors, advising a global client base on contentious shipping and commercial matters.

You will manage a varied caseload of wet and dry shipping disputes, engage in arbitration and complex litigation, and provide urgent, commercially focused guidance.