At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex maritime claims and provide legal advice to various stakeholders.
- Company: International shipping business with a focus on maritime law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits package.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term career development in a growing organisation.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to high-value international shipping matters and develop your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in contentious shipping matters.
London | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
An international business operating in the shipping and maritime sector is seeking a Shipping Litigation/Claims Lawyer to join its London-based legal team.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value maritime claims and disputes while providing commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across operations, chartering, technical and safety functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a broad range of shipping and maritime claims.
- Advising on charterparty, cargo, casualty and contractual disputes.
- Working closely with operational teams to assess risk and develop practical solutions.
- Liaising with insurers, external counsel and other industry stakeholders.
- Supporting the business on legal strategy and claims resolution.
About You
- Qualified lawyer with cexperience in contentious shipping matters.
- Experience in shipping, maritime law or marine insurance.
- Background gained in private practice, a P&I Club, insurer or in-house environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage matters from inception through to resolution.
- Commercially minded, proactive and able to build relationships across a business.
Whats on Offer
- Exposure to sophisticated international shipping matters.
- A broad, business-facing role with significant stakeholder interaction.
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation.
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
Legal Counsel - Maritime/Shipping in London employer: Jameson Legal
Join a leading international business in the shipping and maritime sector, where you will be part of a dynamic legal team based in London. With a focus on complex maritime claims, this role offers not only competitive salary and benefits but also significant opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Experience a rewarding career while engaging with diverse stakeholders and contributing to impactful legal strategies in a thriving industry.
