Legal Counsel - Maritime/Shipping
Jameson Legal
London · posted 20 August 2026
Location
London, City of London
Category
Driving and Transport
London | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
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An international business operating in the shipping and maritime sector is seeking a Shipping Litigation/Claims Lawyer to join its London-based legal team.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value maritime claims and disputes while providing commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across operations, chartering, technical and safety functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a broad range of shipping and maritime claims.
- Advising on charterparty, cargo, casualty and contractual disputes.
- Working closely with operational teams to assess risk and develop practical solutions.
- Liaising with insurers, external counsel and other industry stakeholders.
- Supporting the business on legal strategy and claims resolution.
About You
- Qualified lawyer with cexperience in contentious shipping matters.
- Experience in shipping, maritime law or marine insurance.
- Background gained in private practice, a P&I Club, insurer or in-house environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage matters from inception through to resolution.
- Commercially minded, proactive and able to build relationships across a business.
What's on Offer
- Exposure to sophisticated international shipping matters.
- A broad, business-facing role with significant stakeholder interaction.
- Long-term career development within a growing organisation. xwzovoh
- Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.