Solicitor (FD&D)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Newcastle, London

What you will be doing

Calling all litigators!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our industry leading, award winning FD&D team, which specialises in international shipping litigation and dispute resolution.

As part of the FD&D team, you will handle a wide variety of contractual and tortious claims for our global membership of shipowners and charterers, with most of the work being handled in house, including running London arbitrations and advising on all aspects of world and industry events. This is an interesting, varied, and challenging role where you will work closely and forge strong relationships with our members in a friendly and supportive environment.

Your profile

You should be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or overseas Lawyer, with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.

A shipping law background, with good working knowledge of English contract law is preferred but not essential. Many of our FD&D lawyers have commercial litigation backgrounds and have easily transitioned to shipping with the help of our comprehensive training and development programme.

Ideally, you will also be IT literate, with working knowledge of MS Office.

What we can offer you

The opportunity to enhance your experience and to help deliver our goals
A competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
An open and flexible team environment
A best in market hybrid working policy

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About us

Our workplace culture

We are committed to providing a supportive environment that welcomes people from all backgrounds – where your views are encouraged to find a voice, and your unique talents have the space to thrive.

Our people-led culture gives you the power and choice to shape your career and aspirations as you choose – enabling you to be the best you can be, bring out the best in us, and truly make a difference.

As a socially responsible global business, we give back to the local communities we work with and within. We are committed to greener, ethical, sustainable internal practices, while using our influence to help drive external change – benefitting people, performance and the planet.

About NorthStandard

We are one of the largest clubs in the International Group of P&I insurers, offering members and brokers the broadest range of marine insurance products in one place.

Complementing our standard and extended P&I, we also provide over 10 specialist covers to ensure shipowners and operators can trade and travel with confidence in everything they do.

Our footprint spans the world, with offices covering all major shipping regions, including Asia (China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan), Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Europe (UK, Ireland and Greece), and the USA.

We employ over 700 people globally, providing an unmatched depth and breadth of expertise, plus a dynamic, flexible, innovative, and responsive service. One best placed to meet today’s evolving needs, while anticipating tomorrow’s.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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