Marine Insurance Lawyer

Shipping & Marine Insurance Associate (1–7 PQE)

Top-Tier National Firm | London Office | Hybrid Working | Marine & Shipping Focus

Our client, a leading national firm with a top-tier marine practice, is looking to hire a talented and ambitious Shipping & Marine Insurance Litigation Associate to join their dynamic London team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of marine law – acting for insurers, shipowners, charterers, brokers, and financial institutions – and to contribute meaningfully to a broad range of both wet and dry shipping disputes and marine insurance claims.

The Role:

You will play a key role in supporting a highly ranked practice on a diverse portfolio of high-value, complex marine matters, including:

• Assisting in the management of marine insurance claims across a range of classes – including hull, cargo, war risks, marine liability, yacht insurance, and mortgagee’s interest insurance
• Handling wet claims (including salvage, collision, grounding, and general average)
• Working on dry shipping disputes, including charterparty issues, ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, and MOA disputes
• Advising on coverage, managing defence and subrogation claims on behalf of leading marine insurers and reinsurers
• Attending industry events and contributing to business development activities alongside partners

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Associate-level experience at a recognised shipping or insurance law firm
• Strong technical grounding in marine insurance law and claims handling
• Direct experience working on both wet and dry shipping disputes
• Familiarity with LMAA arbitration and court litigation procedures
• A confident, commercially-minded lawyer who is comfortable managing matters with autonomy and collaborating in a team setting

Desirable:

• Interest in and/or experience with emergency response work and marine casualty investigations
• Some experience in policy drafting or wording reviews
• Strong client-facing skills and a willingness to be involved in the business development side of the practice

What’s on Offer:

• The chance to join a Chambers-ranked team with a national and international reputation for excellence in marine law
• Varied, high-calibre work with significant client contact
• A strong platform for career development and promotion
• Flexible, hybrid working model and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com

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