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Senior Associate - Marine / Shipping


Company : William James Recruitment


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-07-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join a leading global shipping and marine insurance practice advising clients across the maritime, trade, and energy sectors.Handling complex claims involving cargo loss or damage in transit (sea, air, rail, road) and provide legal support across logistics, ports, terminals, and marine trades.You will be acting for governments, producers, trading companies, banks, cargo insurers, national oil companies and international traders on a whole host of complex issues acting in both a claimant and defendant entity.As part of the role you will also be responsible for conducting training sessions and workshops for clients on a regular basis and providing supervision to junior members of the team.If you are a Senior Associate Solicitor with either marine/shipping experience or a strong commercial litigation background and a keen interest in this specialist field this is a fantastic opportunity to join a vibrant and growing team with progression opportunities.The BenefitsCompetitive basic salary depending on experience25 days holiday a yearHybrid workingPrivate medical insuranceHealth Cash PlanCompany PensionThe CandidateQualified Solicitor with experience in marine, and/or shippingAbility to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseloadAbility to work well as part of a team and on your own initiativeStrong legal and leadership skills with a keen eye for detailExcellent organisation and time-management skillsProfessional and effective communication with team members and clientsApply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact Toni Bowie Retained Consultant – INDTLB Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07909 992 567Email: toni.bowie@