We’re working with a leading international law firm looking to hire a 1–4 PQE Solicitor to join its Transport, Insurance & Global Disputes (TIG) team in London.
This is a standout opportunity to join a highly regarded practice with a broad, genuinely international disputes portfolio across shipping, trade, insurance, and offshore sectors.
The team advises on:
* Shipping and maritime disputes, including charterparties, bills of lading, and cargo claims across dry and wet shipping
* Admiralty matters such as vessel arrests, collisions, groundings, and limitation of liability
* Marine insurance and reinsurance disputes, acting for insurers, reinsurers, and P&I Clubs
* Casualty response and crisis management, including fires, sinkings, salvage operations, and wreck removals
* Salvage and wreck removal, including LOF, SCOPIC, and disputes involving salvors and shipowners
* International trade and commodities disputes (including GAFTA/FOSFA arbitrations)
* Offshore, energy, and shipbuilding disputes, including EPC and construction-related claims
* Logistics and supply chain disputes involving freight forwarders, warehouse operators, and cargo interests
* Commercial litigation and arbitration, including High Court work and international arbitration (LMAA, LCIA)
* Aviation and asset finance disputes involving aircraft, lessors, and financiers
* Yacht and superyacht disputes across construction, sale, management, and operation
Candidate requirements:
* 1–4 PQE qualified solicitor in England & Wales
* Currently working within a well-regarded UK disputes practice (City, international, or leading regional firm)
* Experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, and/or shipping/insurance/trade disputes preferred
* Strong academic background and excellent technical skills
* Ability to work on complex, cross-border matters within a collaborative team environment
Why consider this role?
You’ll gain exposure to complex, high-value, cross-border disputes while working alongside market-leading practitioners in a genuinely collaborative and internationally integrated team.
If you’re a disputes lawyer with strong academics and experience (or a clear interest) in shipping, insurance, or international trade matters, get in touch.
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at .