Shipping & Trading Legal Counsel

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Our client are a well known shipping and trading company. They are now looking to hire a commercial dry shipping or commodities / international trade lawyer to join their London office.


You will advise on a broad range of matters. Dry shipping and day-to-day commodities trading work will form the bulk of the role. Full training will be provided, if required, particularly for anyone joining from a law firm dry shipping team. Institutional fit is extremely important as you will be working with charterers, operators and traders from day one in what is a supportive and collegiate working environment.


The ideal candidate will have 5+ years professional experience of dry shipping / maritime / commodities law but individuals outside of this range will be considered.


For the successful individual a truly long term career is on offer with progression and first rate remuneration and benefits.

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Company: ETC Search
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our client are a well known shipping and trading company. They are now looking to hire a commercial dry shipping or commodities / international trade lawyer to join their London office.

You will advise on a broad range of matters. Dry shipping and day-to-day commodities trading work will form the bulk of the role. Full training will be provided, if required, particularly for anyone joining from a law firm dry shipping team. Institutional fit is extremely important as you will be working with charterers, operators and traders from day one in what is a supportive and collegiate working environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years professional experience of dry shipping / maritime / commodities law but individuals outside of this range will be considered.

For the successful individual a truly long term career is on offer with progression and first rate remuneration and benefits.

Posted: May 9th, 2026