Our client is an entrepreneurial and award-winning boutique in London, focused on providing clients in the maritime sector with advice on dispute resolution that preserves commercial relationships. Marine specialists all, and with years of experience from much larger firms, the firm’s Partners are experts in their field and rated in industry publications.
The Partners’ plan for the firm is to grow organically, but they are not looking to replicate the firms they came from, and feel there is room in the market for a smaller specialist firm. Rather, they are looking to recruit Associates and with a view to assisting them in learning the trade, building their own network of clients and moving into the firm’s partnership themselves. Culture is important to this small firm, they appreciate the importance of life outside work and will reward all contributors to the firm’s success by way of an annual bonus.
This is a superb and unusual opportunity for an Associate looking for a small firm and genuine career progression prospects. In order to be considered for this role, you will have:
- Training and 2-3 years’ post qualification experience in shipping disputes work (candidates with high quality general commercial litigation experience and an understanding/affinity for the maritime sector will also be considered);
- Preferably a deep understanding of the maritime sector(s);
- A strong academic background;
- Proven technical skills in contentious shipping-related matters;
- Strong legal, analytical and matter management and execution skills; and
- A proactive and confident approach with a high level of initiative.
Foreign-qualified lawyers with appropriate experience would certainly be considered.
