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Offshore Disputes Associate

City of London Permanent View Job Description
The Offshore Disputes Associate will act as a key player in our legal team, handling complex legal disputes. This role suits a skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
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  • Highly ranked team
  • Off-shore and shipping disputes

About Our Client

This organisation is a prominent international law firm employing over 1000 professionals across a global network of offices. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in the professional services sector, it maintains a strong presence in the bustling London city.

Job Description

  • You will focus primarily on litigation and arbitration matters. Litigation work will typically be before the Commercial Court in London but may involve co-ordinating proceedings in other jurisdictions. Arbitration work may be institutional (typically ICC, LCIA or SIAC), on LMAA Terms or ad hoc.
  • You will develop your legal skills as a contract lawyer (particularly with respect to charterparty disputes and the carriage of goods) and be given exposure to a wide range of clients. You will also broaden your skillset to include drafting and advisory work.

The Successful Applicant

Qualified Solicitor with Maritime & Offshore experience.

Day to day case management, including:

  • Acting as the key contact point for clients, experts, and counsel
  • Drafting witness statements and other court/arbitration documents
  • Drafting inter partes correspondence
  • Legal and procedural research and drafting advice
  • Attending meetings and hearings



Marketing, including:

  • Preparing legal articles and updates
  • Freedom and support to develop your own network
  • Attending/participating in business development and profile-raising events (client networking events, seminars, giving talks etc.)

What's on Offer

  • Opportunities for professional growth within the legal industry.
  • A challenging and rewarding work environment in London.
  • A culture of excellence and collaboration.
Contact
Harry Veale
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6596955
Phone number
+44 207 269 2100

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Harry Veale
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2100
Job reference
JN-112024-6596955