SHIPPING SOLICITOR, NQ+, NEWCASTLE - Looking to build your career in Shipping Law? Join a leading international team offering high-quality work, excellent benefits and hybrid working.
A rare opportunity has arisen for a Shipping Solicitor to join a highly regarded international law firm in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified Solicitor or someone with some post-qualification experience to develop their expertise within an established specialist team, working alongside experienced practitioners on a varied range of shipping matters.
What’s on offer?
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including private healthcare and enhanced family policies.
- Generous annual leave, plus additional personal and volunteering days.
- Bonus scheme and hybrid working options.
- Excellent support and opportunities for career development.
The Role
You’ll be involved in a broad range of shipping and maritime matters, including:
- Recoveries, vessel arrests and bills of lading disputes.
- Sanction checks
- Preparing and reviewing standard terms and conditions
- Advising a varied client base, including P&I Clubs, shipping companies, freight forwarders, ports and terminals.
- You’ll work closely with senior colleagues on complex matters, gaining valuable experience and developing your technical expertise.
Who are they looking for?
Applications are welcomed from NQ+ Solicitors with a genuine interest in Shipping Law. Previous experience in shipping or maritime matters is preferred, alongside strong academics and a good understanding of commercial disputes.
You’ll have excellent communication skills, enjoy working as part of a team and be keen to develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
Interested?
This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading specialist team and build your career within an international firm that offers a supportive environment and a strong platform for progression.
eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications within 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary levels purely as a guide.
At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever their ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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