Shipping Disputes (Associate/Senior)

About the Team

Our clients Shipping legal team offers a comprehensive suite of services to the global maritime industry. They possess a thorough understanding of the maritime market, covering dry shipping, admiralty, crisis management, and transactional matters. Our clients range from shipowners and charterers to P&I Clubs, banks, international agencies, shipyards, marine insurance underwriters, governments, and brokers.

Due to continued success, our  client are expanding their leading Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport practice, focusing on decarbonisation, low carbon/net zero fuels, and sustainable (ESG) practices. Our team handles international maritime environmental compliance and regulatory issues, including MARPOL (air pollution, energy efficiency, and low carbon fuels), sustainability, emissions trading, and renewable energy. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to providing innovative solutions in a rapidly evolving maritime landscape.

Role Overview

Themis Recruit are seeking a candidate with at least 2 years of experience in the maritime and transport sector, specifically in advising on transport contracts and resolving related disputes. Candidates with robust Shipping Litigation backgrounds and a strong interest in Sustainability are also encouraged to apply. The role involves advising clients throughout the physical transport chain, with an emphasis on maritime (air pollution) regulations, environmental compliance, decarbonisation, ESG, and alternative sustainable maritime fuels and technologies.

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE, currently at mid-level Associate to Senior Associate.
• Strong experience in Shipping Disputes; specific Maritime Legal Transport experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with physical transport contracts (charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of affreightment, sale contracts, ship management agreements) and experience handling disputes in the English High Court and arbitration.
• Qualified in England and Wales.
• Desirable knowledge of global (MARPOL) and regional regulations (e.g., EU Fit for 55) affecting the maritime sector, including Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), EEXI, and EU ETS.
• Experience with fuel/bunker disputes is a plus.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Motivated and enthusiastic, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client engagement and business development skills, with a willingness to contribute to practice and business development activities, including writing articles and briefings for HFW publications related to Sustainable Maritime Legal Transport.
• International travel may be required.