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 Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9783.