Associate – Marine, Trading & Commodities – Bristol – 1–4 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 to £90,000 (DOE)

A leading international practice is seeking a Junior Associate to join its Marine, Trading & Commodities team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high value, technically complex and often international matters across the maritime, shipping and marine insurance sectors. The team advises a broad range of clients including shipowners, charterers, P&I Clubs, underwriters, traders, brokers, port operators and other key industry stakeholders.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of marine, shipping and trade related disputes, including:

• Wet shipping disputes and marine liability claims
• Litigated and pre litigated matters across small claims, fast track and multi track
• Collision, unsafe port and admiralty matters
• Employers’ liability, public liability and catastrophic injury claims arising from marine incidents
• Occupational disease, property recovery and goods in transit claims
• Marine casualty investigations, inquests and regulatory matters
• Supporting partners on complex, multi jurisdictional disputes
• Engaging with experts, witnesses and counsel to develop case strategy
• Building strong relationships with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, operators and other maritime clients

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 1–4 years’ PQE (or equivalent)
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, large loss PI, EL/PL or related insurance litigation
• Exposure to marine, shipping, transport or insurance related disputes (advantageous but not essential)
• Experience managing litigated and pre litigated claims across varying complexity
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills
• Excellent attention to detail and case management capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing a career in the maritime sector

Benefits
The firm offers:

• High-quality training and supervision
• Clear career progression pathways
• Exposure to international, high value and complex marine work
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Recognition for high-quality work and client service

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:

Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.