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Department: Global London Insurance - London Property Casualty
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: London
Description
As part of the development of our global shipping practice, we are looking for a shipping lawyer to join our London office. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our rapidly expanding global shipping offering, and offers excellent prospects for advancement for the right candidate.
Our shipping clients include London and international P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, traders and other participants in the shipping industry.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and immediate client interactions, working closely with partners in an environment that provides a large degree of autonomy and an excellent work/life balance.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on wet and dry shipping disputes.
* Analysing and applying legal principles and facts to derive technically-sound, commercial strategies for complex cases.
* Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents.
* Maintaining caseload in good organisational shape and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.
* Developing an understanding of the client's and our wider business, and how the two fit together.
* Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Assisting the Partners in business development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A qualified lawyer with either post qualification shipping dispute resolution experience or significant exposure to shipping dispute resolution during the candidate's training contract.
* Proven track record of academic excellence
* Strong legal research and analytical skills.
* Has a strong desire to learn and proactively seeks out opportunities to expand skills.
* Excellent proficiency in MS Office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client.
* Exhibits quick responsiveness and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
* Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day-to-day issues.
* The ability to think and act quickly under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis.
* Self-motivated and capable of managing competing deadlines.
* Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
* Eager to take part in business development opportunities to support the firm’s growth.
Seniority level
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Entry level
Employment type
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