Deputy Head of Legal & Insurance - Maritime
Ready to step up and be the go‑to leader on complex marine claims in a global shipping business?
This Deputy Head of Legal & Insurance role puts you at the centre of high-value, international maritime operations, leading a specialist team and deputising for the Head of Legal (Maritime) & Insurance.
The Role:
Taking day‑to‑day ownership of high-volume, complex P&I, marine liability and hull claims, driving efficient, cost-effective resolutions aligned with business strategy.
Acting as second‑in‑command to the Head of Legal (Maritime) & Insurance, providing leadership, mentoring and structure to a dedicated claims team.
Leading on reporting, trend analysis and performance metrics, turning claims data into actionable insight for senior management.
Where You'll Be Working:
London HQ in modern, open‑plan offices, embedded in a high‑performing, results‑oriented and forward‑thinking maritime environment.
Part of a large, diversified global fleet operation, collaborating daily with internal teams and external stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Accountabilities:
Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners including P&I Clubs, insurers, law firms and surveyors.
Supporting departmental strategy and continuous improvement of claims handling processes, procedures and reporting.
Identifying risk issues from claims experience and working with other divisions on risk management and loss prevention initiatives.
What You'll Bring:
Significant (c. 10‑15 years) shipping law & marine insurance claims experience, ideally from a P&I Club or shipowner/operator, with a track record of handling complex, high‑value matters.
Deep knowledge of maritime law, P&I rules, charter parties and dispute resolution.
Proven leadership capability, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to stay calm, organised and decisive in a fast‑paced environment.
High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and claims management systems.
If you are commercially minded, technically strong and keen to play a visible leadership role in a major maritime operation, this is a standout next move.
Please get in touch with Tom Shaw for a confidential discussion about this or other roles we are handling.
London | Full-time | Office-based
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