Shipping Solicitor

Our Client, a leading law firm based in the heart of Newcastle, are recruiting for a Shipping Solicitor to join their team.

The role would suit experienced commercial litigators, who can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' post qualifying experience within a commercial litigation environment.

Responsibilities:

• Working on behalf of P&I clubs, ship owners, charterers, sellers, buyers and off shore energy companies amongst others.


• Handling a caseload of shipping matters to include freight, laytime and demurrage, charterparty and bill of lading issues, bunker clauses, shipbuilding, ship sale and purchase and marine personal injury.


• Dealing with all aspects of litigation and arbitration.


• Reviewing and drafting of various documents and contracts to include time and voyage charters, crew management agreements, licenses, service agreements, shipbuilding agreements and mooring licenses.


• Providing expert legal advice.


• Business development and networking.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience


• International travel opportunities.


• Secondment opportunities.


• Healthcare.


• Hybrid working.


• Training and support.


• Genuine career progression opportunities.


• Excellent quality of work.

Requirements:

• 2 years' plus PQE gained within commercial litigation from a reputable firm.


• Excellent academics and a passion for shipping law.


• Based in or local to Newcastle.


• Open to travel nationally and internationally.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV to the consultant via the link or contact Chloe Smith on 0113 467 9783.