Marine Insurance Associate

Overview

In this role you will support a growing marine insurance capability within a respected international law firm. You will work on complex disputes across hull, cargo, liability, and related matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage litigation and arbitration workflows. The position suits lawyers looking to deepen experience in marine insurance or expand into shipping disputes, including court and LMAA proceedings. London-based with sponsorship potential for common law-qualified candidates, offering exposure to a busy, expanding practice and varied dispute work.

Responsibilities

• Handle and support disputes across hull, cargo, marine liability, coverage issues, subrogation, and casualty-related litigation
• Assist with charterparty disputes, collisions, GA, and drafting matters as part of regular work
• Support court and LMAA arbitration processes and related advocacy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage end-to-end dispute resolution and client service
• Contribute to expanding marine insurance capability and pipeline management

Key requirements

• Marine insurance experience is advantageous but not required
• Strong insurance litigation background with familiarity in court or LMAA arbitration
• Knowledgeable in shipping disputes and related litigation concepts
• Common law qualification preferred with sponsorship potential for eligible candidates
• Experience based in or willing to relocate to London (UK)

• Litigation in maritime disputes
• Arbitration (LMAA)
• Court litigation experience
• Drafting and negotiation in shipping law

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