Senior Associate - Cargo

Overview

In this Senior Associate role, you will handle a broad range of high-value marine recovery and cargo claims for insurers, carriers and logistics clients across international markets. You will work within a leading Cargo team, advising on cargo loss, international carriage disputes and related liability issues. The position offers exposure to complex litigation, arbitration and cross-border recovery actions, across the full logistics chain. You will contribute to client relationships and the growth of the marine practice in a global firm.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of marine recovery and cargo claims from inception through to resolution
• Advising on cargo loss and damage claims involving international carriage by sea, road, rail and air
• Handling transportation liability claims involving carriers, freight forwarders, logistics providers and warehouse operators
• Advising on freight, demurrage and hire disputes
• Managing recovery actions and subrogated claims on behalf of insurers and insured clients
• Handling CMR road transit recovery claims and related liability disputes
• Drafting pleadings, witness evidence, settlement agreements and other legal documentation
• Managing litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and brokers
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the marine practice
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers within the team

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong post-qualification experience
• Significant experience handling cargo, marine recovery and transportation liability matters
• Strong understanding of shipping, logistics and marine insurance sectors
• Experience advising on international cargo claims and cross-border disputes
• Knowledge of freight, demurrage and hire disputes (advantageous)
• Experience managing client relationships and running matters with autonomy
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially focused with ability to provide pragmatic and strategic advice
• Enthusiastic team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Interest in business development and contributing to growth of a leading marine practice
• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• team player
• drafting
• negotiation
• litigation

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