David Comins

Wadkins Associates are working with a highly reputable P&I club to assist in their search for a Junior Claims Executive to join their London team. 

The company has a strong reputation across the maritime industry, and they insure a diverse range of charterers and shipowners. As a Claims Executive, you would be the first port of call for all claims and provide quality P&I cover for their international membership. 

The position requires a strong knowledge of shipping related incidents, with the role assuming responsibility for handling P&I claims. 

After in-depth discussion with our client, we have pulled out some key draws of joining this team:

• Quality work: The team is comprised of experts who handle a variety of incidents, meaning you will be handling a diverse mix of complex, high value claims. 
• Relationship building: The role offers exposure to a broad array of the business, and you will be in direct contact with other P&I clubs, lawyers and brokers.
• Great work atmosphere: Collaborate with and learn from this tight-knit team, with an emphasis on a healthy work culture.   

Our client is searching for a non-legally qualified candidate with maritime claims experience, preferably from another P&I Club. 

If you would like to hear about this role in more depth, please do get in touch with us. 

Wadkins Associates are assisting a renowned P&I Club with their search for an FD&D Claims Executive. 

They are a leading club within the FD&D space and are seeking an experienced junior lawyer to join their team. They are known for delivering exceptional cover and commercial advice to their established membership.  

You will work on a variety of FD&D claims, including bills of lading, letters of indemnity and sale and purchase contracts. This role will be entirely remote, meaning you can work from anywhere in the UK. You will be able to work independently on your own claims and get stuck into a great deal of quality work.  

We have discussed the role in depth with the hiring Director, and have worked together to pick out some key advantages of joining the team: 

• Work from home: This role is suitable for somebody who is keen to work remotely and independently.  
• Great pay: The Director is offering a great renumeration package for the suitable candidate.  
• Top quality work: Work on a variety of sought-after FD&D claims.  

They are looking for a qualified lawyer with a minimum PQE of 2 years with a background within FD&D or dry shipping.  

If this role seems to be suitable for you, please do get in touch.  

Wadkins Associates are working with an established IG club to assist them with their search for a Senior Claims Executive in Piraeus. 

The Club is a leading P&I insurer and deliver exceptional cover and commercial advice to their membership. This is a prime opportunity to join an expanding team and be exposed to a breadth of high-quality work. You will join a great team of friendly and collaborative people and work directly with owners to provide in-depth cover.  

The team handles both P&I and FD&D claims on behalf of a variety of shipowner members. You will work on a variety of disputes, meaning no day will ever be the same.  

We have discussed the role in depth with the hiring Director, and have collected some advantages of joining their team: 

• Great team: The club are proud of their collegiate environment, meaning you will collaborate with and learn from them on a daily basis.  
• Work-life balance: The club do not limit themselves to billable hours, therefore you will be able to enjoy a better balance between your work life and your leisure time.  
• Close contact with members: Work directly with members, and be involved in claims from inception through to conclusion, allowing you to get closer to the market.

Our client is seeking an England & Wales qualified lawyer with a PQE of over five years. Greek and European qualified lawyers are also welcome to apply. A background in shipping law is a must.  

If this role seems ideal for you, please do not hesitate to get in touch.  

Wadkins Associates are working closely with a large International private practice firm to hire a Shipping Litigation Associate for one of their European offices. The team is known for their friendly culture creating an attractive work environment.

The role is in the shipping litigation team where they predominantly focus on dry shipping disputes such as charterparties and bills of lading. In addition, the partner also works on wider matters including shipbuilding and insurance disputes. The team advise a broad range of clients internationally, including ship owners and operators practicing wholly under English law.

After discussing the role in detail with the partner, there are a number of key attractive features when it comes to this opportunity:

• Culture and team environment: The firm is proactive about teamwork and offers close support to all their associates. They will aid in career progression and personal development. Involving working alongside senior members of the team who have accumulated experience across the years on a global scale.
• Opportunity abroad: The role is based in a thriving, historic European city, with a prominent arts scene, great infrastructure, and good travel links to the UK and across Europe. For an associate willing to relocate, this is an exciting chance to settle within a vibrant culture.
• Work-life balance: The team have a strong appreciation of a good work-life balance, often socialising outside work hours and nurturing a supportive atmosphere in a professional environment.

The candidate must be 2-5PQE, English and Wales qualified and looking to move abroad.

If you are interested and would like more details about the role, please do get in touch.

Wadkins Associates are supporting a leading IG club with their search for a Junior Claims Executive. We have developed a strong relationship with the club over the years, therefore will be able to provide clear insight about their offering. 

The club is recognised in the space for acquiring high quality work and delivering exceptional cover and commercial advise to their established membership. They have a strong reputation across the maritime industry, and are seeking a qualified lawyer to fill this position.  

This role is best suited to a dry shipping lawyer as the majority of work you will undertake will be in the FD&D space. You will join a collaborative team and work directly with clients to provide in-depth cover. 

We have worked alongside the hiring director to pick out some advantages of joining their club: 

• Work-life balance: Let billable hours become a thing of the past and enjoy a better balance between your work life and your leisure time.  
• Great benefits: A variety of benefits are on offer with this role, including private medical cover and a good pension scheme which we are happy to discuss in further detail with you. 
• Work environment: Join a tight-knit team that promotes a healthy and collaborative work culture.  

The hiring director is seeking an England & Wales qualified lawyer with a PQE between 0 and 2 years. Dry shipping disputes experience is essential. 

If you believe this role would be suitable for you, please do get in touch.