Shipping Associate (3-5 years PQE) – London

A dynamic and growing boutique law firm with an international presence is seeking a talented Shipping Associate (UK Qualified with 3-5 PQE) to join its expanding London team. With deep roots in the shipping and international trade sectors, this firm offers high-quality litigation and arbitration work on behalf of major global clients across Europe and beyond.
  
This firm has built a strong reputation for delivering expert legal advice in complex cross-border shipping and commodities disputes. The firm has experienced continued growth and now seeks a skilled associate to play a key role in its development. The team handles a diverse caseload involving:

• Charterparty disputes
• Cargo claims and Bills of Lading
• Casualties, including groundings and sinkings
• Shipbuilding and sale contract disputes
• Commodities litigation (including soft and hard bulk cargoes such as grain, cement, iron ore, and liquids)

The firm primarily acts for shipowners, charterers, commodity traders, and P&I clubs, with disputes typically resolved through international arbitration or High Court litigation.

In return, this firm is offering:  

• Access to top-tier work and global clients in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment
• Remote-first working model with access to premium shared office space for client meetings and team collaboration
• Supportive culture that values contribution and encourages growth
• Clear opportunities for advancement within a growing firm
• Bonus scheme based on hours billed and client origination

Benefits include:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Private healthcare (AXA)
• NEST pension scheme
• Flexible, remote working
• Work/life balance

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