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 Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783.
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