At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage marine recovery and cargo claims, advising clients on loss and damage.
- Company: Join a leading global marine practice with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with mentoring opportunities and a focus on diversity.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the shipping and logistics sectors while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in marine, shipping, or insurance law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Overview
Our Cargo team is one of the largest and most respected marine practices globally.
We advise a diverse client base across the shipping, marine insurance and logistics sectors on recovery and liability matters worldwide.
Role
Senior Associate in the Cargo department, based in Guildford or London.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of marine recovery and cargo claims from inception through to resolution.
- Advising clients on cargo loss and damage claims involving international carriage by sea, road, rail and air.
- Handling transportation liability claims involving carriers, freight forwarders, logistics providers and warehouse operators.
- Advising on freight, demurrage and hire disputes.
- Managing recovery actions and subrogated claims on behalf of insurers and insured clients.
- Handling CMR road transit recovery claims and related liability disputes.
- Drafting pleadings, witness evidence, settlement agreements and other legal documentation.
- Managing litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers.
- Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the marine practice.
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong post‑qualification experience, ideally gained within a leading marine, shipping or insurance practice.
- Significant experience handling cargo, marine recovery and transportation liability matters.
- Strong understanding of the legal and commercial issues affecting the shipping, logistics and marine insurance sectors.
- Experience advising on international cargo claims and cross‑border disputes.
- Knowledge of freight, demurrage and hire disputes would be advantageous.
- Experience managing client relationships and running matters with an appropriate level of autonomy.
- Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
- Commercially focused with the ability to provide pragmatic and strategic advice.
- Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a leading marine practice.
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work.
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Senior Associate - Cargo employer: Clyde & CO
Clyde & Co is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow that promotes flexibility with a hybrid working model. Employees benefit from a strong commitment to career development and diversity, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive within the global finance function. With a focus on delivering high-quality services, the company fosters a collaborative culture where innovative ideas are valued and encouraged.
