Marine Insurance Lawyer

Marine Insurance Lawyer Position: Associate or Senior Associate, depending on experiencePractice Area: Marine/InsuranceLocation: London (hybrid)We are seeking a talented and ambitious Marine Insurance Lawyer (1-8 PQE) to join a top-tier, international insurance law firm in their respected Marine & Energy practice, based in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to work within a dynamic team on complex, high-profile matters across the global shipping, offshore energy, and renewables sectors.About the RoleYou will be part of a team that advises major insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and energy companies on a broad range of coverage and liability issues. You'll be handling mainly contentious, but also non-contentious matters, often with an international dimension.Key areas of focus include:

• Hull and machinery, freight, cargo and project cargo/DSU
• Builders' risk, charterers' and ship repairers' liability
• War and strikes, terrorism, and political risk cover
• Transport liability related to cargo loss/damage across sea, road, rail, and air
• Offshore construction and operational risks under builders' risk, WELCAR, and London standard drilling forms
• Knowledge of the Nordic Plan and EED 8/86 control of well cover is advantageous
• Renewables project lifecycle advisory - covering offshore/onshore wind, solar, hydro, waste-to-energy, battery storage, CHP, CCS and more

What We're Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 1-8 years' PQE in marine, energy, or insurance law
• Experience with coverage disputes, liability claims, and policy wordings
• Solid understanding of offshore energy risks and renewables is highly desirable
• A strong commercial mindset and the ability to work closely with insurer clients
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• Ability to manage your own caseload and contribute to business development

Why Join?

• Work with a leading marine & energy insurance team in a collaborative, progressive environment
• Exposure to complex, cross-border matters and high-value disputes
• Career development and support tailored to your experience level
• Hybrid working available, with a central London office base

If you are a motivated and experienced Insurance Lawyer looking to advance your career with a top-tier law firm, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV or reach out directly to Ben Shepherd at Henderson Scott.Marine insurance lawyer, energy insurance, shipping disputes, cargo claims, offshore energy lawyer, renewable energy law, WELCAR, builders' risk, political risk cover, charterers' liability, insurance coverage lawyer, transport liability, EED 8/86, Nordic Plan, carbon capture, battery storage law, hydro, combined heat and power, energy law jobs London, marine solicitor, PQE energy law