Senior Lawyer Traders team – London We are looking for a talented and motivated lawyer to join the Traders team based in our London office. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of claims for our Members and clients across different regions and sectors. You will also be part of a global network of experts and colleagues who are passionate about providing excellent service and solutions to our customers. If you are interested and more than 6 years qualified, don't hesitate to apply!

Who are you? You are an English qualified lawyer with at least 6 years’ experience or with at least 6 years’ experience in another common law jurisdiction and about to become qualified as an English lawyer. You are working at a recognized law firm; another P & I club or a trading house. You have experience dealing with shipping claims, ideally for charterers/traders. You have the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy but know when to ask colleagues for help. You want to proactively deal with cases to get the best results for Member and clients. You are enthusiastic and helpful and get on well with your colleagues.

Key responsibilities The successful candidate will join our Traders team. The team is located primarily in Arendal and London, with team members in several other Gard offices. You will be acting for charterer and trader clients worldwide. The role involves providing on-the-spot legal advice to existing Clients, balancing a case load commensurate to your experience, and managing external lawyers involved in complex litigation and claims. You will work in cooperation with highly engaged and knowledgeable colleagues based in London and Gard’s other offices in Arendal, Oslo, New York, Singapore, Piraeus, Tokyo and Hong Kong. Managing relationships with colleagues and with Members, clients and brokers will be crucial, as will the ability to proactively deal with enquiries, manage cases, work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with a knowledge sharing mindset and provide value added services to the customer such as training and presentations.

Skills and requirements Candidates should be English law qualified, or with at least 6 years’ experience in another common law jurisdiction and about to become qualified as an English lawyer, with experience in dry shipping and a minimum of 6 years PQE at a recognized law firm, another P&I Club or a trading house. Some background in P & I and/or dealing with charterers claims and/or commodities and trade work would be a positive. The successful candidate will also be expected to provide legal assistance to colleagues working in other claims areas across Gard as well as to their own Members and clients.

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