Senior Claims Associate

We are partnered with a highly regarded IG P&I club that is looking to appoint a senior claims handler to join the team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced marine claims professional who has gained strong legal shipping experience. The position will have an even split between P&I and FD&D work, with responsibility for a broad and varied caseload, including:  

• Complex marine claims involving cargo, collisions, General Average, dock damage, pollution and wreck removal
• Legal disputes and FD&D matters, predominantly under UK law
• Investigating complex claims, assessing liability and advising on applicable Bills of Lading and international conventions
• Managing matters with minimal supervision and taking ownership from start to finish
• Providing practical legal, commercial and claims advice to ship owners
• Handling both significant complex matters and smaller day-to-day claims
• Working closely with members, owners and brokers across an international network
• Travelling internationally to meet members where appropriate

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• 8–10 years’ shipping disputes experience gained in P&I Club or private practice
• Strong experience in shipping legal work (FD&D)
• UK law experience in relation to disputes and marine law
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, together with sound legal and commercial judgement
• The confidence to work independently and make decisions with minimal oversight
• A proactive, practical and commercially minded approach

The successful candidate will be someone who can get up to speed quickly, take ownership of their caseload and provide members with clear, practical and commercially focused advice.