Shipping (Sustainable Maritime) Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shipping Lawyer to join their dynamic Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport practice in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on decarbonisation and sustainable practices within the maritime sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience in maritime law, focusing on physical transport contracts and environmental compliance. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the evolving maritime industry, where your expertise will contribute to sustainable practices and regulatory compliance. If you are passionate about maritime law and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE in maritime and transport law.
• Experience advising on physical transport contracts and handling disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on maritime regulations and environmental compliance.
• Support cases involving commercial shipping litigation.

Skills

Maritime Law

Transport Law

Client Engagement

Business Development

Environmental Compliance

Dispute Resolution

Education

Law Degree

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Shipping (Sustainable Maritime) Lawyer, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

01.05.2025

Job Description:

Within the Shipping group, our client is expanding its market-leading Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport practice, focusing on decarbonisation, low carbon and net-zero emission fuels, and sustainable (ESG) practices. The team seeks to hire an Associate with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.

The team specializes in international maritime environmental compliance and regulatory issues, including MARPOL (air pollution, energy efficiency, low carbon fuels), sustainability, decarbonisation, emissions trading, and renewable energy. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team delivering solutions across the evolving maritime industry.

This position primarily involves working within the Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport practice within the London Shipping group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience in maritime and transport law, advising on physical transport contracts and related disputes. Responsibilities include advising clients across the entire physical transport chain in the green maritime space, focusing on maritime (air pollution) regulations, environmental compliance, decarbonisation, ESG, and sustainable maritime fuels and technologies. Experience or interest in this specialization is preferred. The role may also include supporting cases involving commercial shipping litigation.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified Lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE
• Experience advising on physical transport contracts (charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of affreightment, sale contracts, ship management agreements) and handling disputes in the English High Court and arbitration
• Knowledge of global (MARPOL) and regional (EU Fit for 55) maritime regulations (desired)
• Experience with fuel/bunker disputes (desired)
• Strong client engagement and business development skills
• Active participation in practice and business development, including writing articles and briefings related to Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport