Shipping Litigation Solicitor in London

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of shipping and international trade matters, including marine casualties, General Average disputes, ship sale and purchase transactions, port operations and emergency response situations. Acting for a diverse international client base, you will provide commercially focused advice across a wide range of contentious maritime issues. The caseload is varied and high quality, encompassing vessel arrests, Admiralty proceedings, unpaid shipping and bunker claims, bill of lading and charterparty disputes, as well as English High Court litigation and international arbitration.

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and experience in shipping litigation or maritime disputes. You will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and client relationship skills, enjoy working collaboratively and independently, and have an interest in business development and building a profile within the shipping sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a longstanding reputation in the marine, trade and energy sectors. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service, the firm is equally committed to investing in the development of its people and fostering a flexible, collaborative and inclusive working environment. Offering a genuine work‑life balance alongside high‑quality, complex legal work, this is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their career within a highly regarded international practice.

An excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including an annual bonus, hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus birthday leave and a Christmas shutdown, private medical insurance, an annual fitness allowance, an enhanced pension scheme, an electric vehicle scheme, enhanced family leave, life assurance, group income protection, comprehensive wellbeing support and outstanding training and career development opportunities.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.