In-house Shipping Lawyer

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.

What’s 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.

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