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Shipping Litigation

Employer
Lipson Lloyd Jones
Location
England, London
Salary
£68000 - £78000 per annum
Closing date
13 Dec 2018
Reference
66045

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Job Details

THE FIRM

One of the worlds leading commercial and insurance law firms.

Our client has a top class reputation in shipping and transportation insurance.

THE ROLE

Based in the London office, this role would suit a 2-4 PQE shipping and commodities litigation solicitor.

The role will focus on international trade, commodities and shipping litigation and arbitration, acting for and advising a number of substantial trading companies, banks, charterers and insurers based in Asia and Europe, in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving a wide-range of physical commodities, nonphysical commodities and charterparties (time and voyage).

THE PERSON

  • You will have an excellent academic background, including a 2:1 or above at degree level or equivalent.
  • You will have relevant, high-quality commercial litigation experience (approximately 5PQE, or relevant equivalent experience), gained from within a strong commercial practice. Commodities/ Shipping experience is preferable.
  • You will be used to taking on a high degree of responsibility for the cases that you work on.
  • You will be motivated, enthusiastic and able to thrive in a fast paced working environment.
  • You will relish client contact, with strong business development and client engagement skills.
  • You will also be expected to play an active role in practice and business development.
  • International travel will be required.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.

Company

Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.

Private Practice:

Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.

In House:

We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.

Professional Suport:

Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.

An Individual Service:

Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.

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