Shipping & Marine Insurance Associate (1–7 PQE) Top-Tier National Firm | London Office | Hybrid Working | Marine & Shipping Focus Our client, a leading national firm with a top-tier marine practice, is looking to hire a talented and ambitious Shipping & Marine Insurance Litigation Associate to join their dynamic London team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of marine law – acting for insurers, shipowners, charterers, brokers, and financial institutions – and to contribute meaningfully to a broad range of both wet and dry shipping disputes and marine insurance claims. The Role: You will play a key role in supporting a highly ranked practice on a diverse portfolio of high-value, complex marine matters, including: Assisting in the management of marine insurance claims across a range of classes – including hull, cargo, war risks, marine liability, yacht insurance, and mortgagee’s interest insurance Handling wet claims (including salvage, collision, grounding, and general average ) Working on dry shipping disputes, including charterparty issues, ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, and MOA disputes Advising on coverage, managing defence and subrogation claims on behalf of leading marine insurers and reinsurers Attending industry events and contributing to business development activities alongside partners What We're Looking For: Essential: Associate-level experience at a recognised shipping or insurance law firm Strong technical grounding in marine insurance law and claims handling Direct experience working on both wet and dry shipping disputes Familiarity with LMAA arbitration and court litigation procedures A confident, commercially-minded lawyer who is comfortable managing matters with autonomy and collaborating in a team setting Desirable: Interest in and/or experience with emergency response work and marine casualty investigations Some experience in policy drafting or wording reviews Strong client-facing skills and a willingness to be involved in the business development side of the practice What’s on Offer: The chance to join a Chambers-ranked team with a national and international reputation for excellence in marine law Varied, high-calibre work with significant client contact A strong platform for career development and promotion Flexible, hybrid working model and supportive team culture Competitive salary and benefits package If you would like to be considered please send your CV to charlotte.pember@idexconsulting.com ShippingLaw MarineLaw DryShipping ShippingLitigation LMAA LondonLawJobs MarineDisputes PQEJobs LegalCareers BoutiqueLawFirm LitigationJobs