Shipping Solicitor

Sacco Mann are working with an award-winning international commercial law firm based in Newcastle who are recruiting for a Shipping Solicitor to join their Legal 500 team.

The ideal candidate will already be working as a Shipping Solicitor though our client is happy to consider Commercial Litigation Solicitors who are looking to retrain.

The Role

You will be working with a range of clients including P&I Clubs, Shipowners, Charterers, and Cargos Owners.

Your caseload will consist of dealing with commercial and contentious matters including ship arrest, contractual disputes, cargo claims, ship sale and purchase and advising on terms and conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on ship sale and purchase, terminal and port operations and European Economic Interest Grouping (EEIGs)


• Advising lenders on recovery and sale of vessels under security documentation


• Public inquests following fatality, jurisdictional issues and indemnity and contribution proceedings.


• Major recovery actions for unpaid shipping and bunker claims

About You

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive


• Previous Shipping experience, however Commercial Litigation experience will also be of interest


• Previous experience with a contentious caseload

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working options


• 25 days annual leave (plus your birthday off, Christmas shutdown, and buy and sell holiday scheme)


• 2 charity volunteering days


• Private Medical Insurance


• Electric or hybrid vehicle lease scheme


• Enhanced family leave policies


• Life assurance


• Annual travel season ticket loan

If you are interested in this Shipping Solicitor role based in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.

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Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.

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This position is able to offer a range of salaries as the client has flexibility as to the level of skills required.

The actual salary offered to the successful candidate will reflect their specific experience, and skills.