The Role Department: Energy, Marine and Natural Resources Location: Guildford (flexibility to work up to 3 days from home) Role: Permanent The Team This team specialises in marine insurance, shipping, trade and transport litigation/dispute resolution. Some notable cases include: "MAERSK TANGIER" - [2018]First ever English reported case on meaning of container limitation provision in the Hague-Visby Rules - advising successful subrogated cargo insurers in recovery claim for US$1.2m before the UK High Court and Court of Appeal "MOL COMFORT" - [2015]Advising multiple cargo insurers on the total loss of USD 300 million of cargo after "MOL COMFORT" broke in two, caught fire and sank in two sections, losing all 4,382 containers on board. This is the largest container vessel ever to be lost "ZHI QIANG" - [2014] Advising our client, marine cargo insurers, following a grounding on a well-chartered coral reef in clear weather in unexplained circumstances. The voyage was abandoned, and the ship and remaining cargo were salvaged, although a large amount of cargo was lost in order to refloat the vessel (loss amount USD 15 million)" Essential Skills & Experience The candidate will work within our Energy, Marine and Natural Resources group on both disputes and non-contentious work in the Shipping team. NQ+ years post qualification contractual/commercial dispute resolution experience a requirement. Experience (either contentious or non-contentious) in shipping. Coverage/insurance shipping experience would be preferred. Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) Role Competency Requirements Technical Excellence Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to apply it Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes are followed efficiently and effectively People and Team Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills of self and others Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively with others Leadership: creating high performing teams Client Relationships and Business Development Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using relationships to create and develop business opportunities Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers Cross-selling and business development Finance and Practice Management Finance management and understanding of the business Project management: ensuring projects are delivered Knowledge sharing Personal Effectiveness Communication Clarity of thinking Personal contribution This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.