Shipping Litigator

Executive Mandate Specification

Elevate is seeking a Shipping Litigator with 3+ years PQE to work for an International Law firm in London on an initial 3- month contract.

The successful candidate will be familiar with the effective handling and preparation of cases for court or arbitration in the maritime industry.

Key Duties

• The drafting and reviewing of operational shipping documents including:
• Charterparty agreements.
• Bills of lading.
• Shipbuilding contracts.

You Might Be The Right Person If You

• Have recent experience of dealing with all aspects of vessel arrest in ports around the world.
• Like the sound of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment for a leading International Law Firm.
• Embrace the use of technology tools to facilitate your work.
• Work well independently as well as with teams.
• Essential Experience And Skills For Success
• Global shipping experience.
• Knowledge and past dealings with matters including contractual breaches, infringement of ownership rights, manufacturing defects, insurance and reinsurance matters, portage, commissioning and decommissioning of vessels.
• Dependable, responsive, and committed to producing high quality work.
• Excellent written skills, particularly depicting complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Professionalism in both verbal and written work.
• Excellent listening as well as communication skills and the judgment to know which skill to use in a given setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer in EU or England & Wales.

Elevate is the law company. We provide consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms. Our global team of lawyers, engineers, consultants and business experts improve efficiency, quality and outcomes for customers worldwide.

We provide an unparalleled platform for talented professionals with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs.

As a member of our community, you will benefit from Elevate's curated suite of training to enhance and develop your skills and increase your marketability. You will have access to hands-on support and networking opportunities by joining our global Community of Talent, accessing the most up-to-date resources, and working with tier 1 clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Salary: £300.00-£400.00 per day

Benefits:

• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Shipping Litigation: 3 years (preferred)
• dry shipping caseload: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• license to practice law (Any Jurisdiction) (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: Shipping Litigation

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship