Shipping Lawyer

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Jameson Legal Full time
About Jameson Legal

We are a leading international law firm renowned for our expertise in supporting the transport sector.

Our specialist Marine team provides a comprehensive range of services for multi-national shipping clients, including:

  • Shipowners
  • Charterers
  • Protection & Indemnity (P&I) clubs

The team assists these clients and their insurers and reinsurers in relation to various matters, such as:

  • Arbitration
  • General Average
  • Ship arrest
  • Cargo claims
  • Fine art and specie
  • Jurisdictional disputes
  • Maritime casualties
  • Charterparty disputes
  • Commodity disputes
  • Marine insurance
  • Misappropriation
  • Sale of goods
  • Shipbuilding
  • Third party liability claims for personal injury and property damage
  • Yacht claims
Job Summary

We are seeking an additional Associate to join our London office. The ideal candidate will have strong academics, intellectual rigour, and technical and research skills.

They should have trained at a rated City or regional firm with a good reputation for Marine work, preferably with wet and/or dry experience. A minimum of 1-5 years' post-qualification experience in Shipping law is required.

The successful candidate will be able to adopt a proactive approach, take initiative, and manage a busy, complex case load.

Requirements
  • Strong academics, intellectual rigour, and strong technical and research skills;
  • Trained at a rated City or regional firm, most likely one with a good reputation for Marine work;
  • Most likely between 1 and 5 years' post-qualification experience in Shipping law;
  • Ability to adopt a proactive approach and take initiative;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Proven ability to manage a busy, complex case load.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary package, including a basic salary of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to develop their career in Shipping law.


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