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Marine Insurance Associate – London

Outstanding opportunity for lawyers with marine or broader insurance expertise.

This respected international firm is rapidly expanding its marine insurance capability, driven by a growing demand for high-quality support in complex liability and cargo claims. With a reputation on the rise and an increasingly busy pipeline, the team is looking to hire across a range of experience levels – from NQ through to Legal Director.

The work spans the full spectrum of marine insurance and shipping disputes: hull, cargo, marine liability, wet and dry matters, coverage issues, subrogation, and casualty-related litigation. Charterparty disputes, collisions, GA, and drafting matters are part of the regular diet.

While prior marine insurance experience is ideal, it is by no means essential – candidates with strong insurance litigation experience, especially those familiar with court or LMAA arbitration procedure, are encouraged to apply. Language skills are a bonus, not a requirement.

Lawyers from Australia and New Zealand have historically thrived in this kind of role, even with limited shipping exposure – so if you’ve built a strong practice in insurance but want to broaden into marine, you’ll be seriously considered.

For common law-qualified candidates with appropriate experience, sponsorship may be available.

To find out more about this role and others we are handling, please get in touch in complete confidence. Either send your CV to or call David on for a confidential discussion.

Location:  London (In-office, standard UK business hours)

Type:  Full-time

Compensation : Depending on Experience

About Navys

At Navys, we are building the most advanced funds lawyer, ever.

Navys is transforming the fund formation process by combining deep legal expertise with AI. This isn’t another chatbot or document summarizer: we are creating the Legal Operating System for funds.

Navys fuses internal legal precision and external regulatory insight into a living system that learns, reasons, and scales with fund professionals.

We are seeking an ambitious Legal Associate  to join our team on a full-time basis . This is a unique chance to work alongside experienced private funds lawyers and innovators in a tech-forward environment.

Navys is not just a better tool. It is a different model of how legal software should be built. You will be working on a product that completely reshapes the legal industry. As a Legal Associate, you will play a pivotal part in developing our legal datasets and ensuring the quality of the legal content that powers Navys. You will play a crucial role in training our models, validating legal outputs, and developing the frameworks that make our Legal Operating System truly intelligent.

What you’ll own (first 12 months)

• Build Legal Datasets:  Assist in building and curating comprehensive legal datasets for the Navys platform. You will gather, organise, and input the legal information that feeds our AI tools, helping transform complex fund documents into structured data.
• Legal Research & Analysis:  Regularly engage with legal materials related to investment funds and private equity funds (e.g. fund formation documents, limited partnership agreements, regulatory guidelines). Analyse and summarise key provisions and insights to support our platform’s knowledge base.
• Data Review & Quality Assurance:  Work closely with senior funds lawyers to review, verify, and validate legal data and documents. Ensure accuracy and consistency in how legal terms and information are captured, maintaining high data quality standards.
• Continuous Learning:  Stay up-to-date with relevant legal developments in private capital. Be willing to dive into new topics and quickly get up to speed, ensuring the data you help prepare remains current and relevant.
• Collaboration:  Collaborate with our engineering and product teams to refine data collection processes and tools. Provide feedback and insights that help improve Navys’s legal data management and AI outputs.

Must-have technical foundations

• Law degree (LLB/GDL/JD) with at least 1 year of experience in funds but experience with corporate/M&A or financial services regulation with a focus on Private Equity would also be considered.
• Strong understanding of fund formation processes, including limited partnership agreements, side letters, and regulatory filings across various jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to work with structured data and understand how legal processes can be systematized.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities. Capable of reading and understanding complex legal documents, spotting key details and inconsistencies. Meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional, personable and pro-active, with a desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment.
• Demonstrated interest in legal technology and innovation. Comfortable using digital tools and excited about how AI can augment legal work.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice-to-have extras

• Previous experience at a leading law firm (Magic Circle, US elite, or top-tier funds boutique).
• Direct experience in private funds or investment management legal practice.
• Experience with regulatory technology (RegTech) or legal automation platforms.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and natural language processing applications in legal contexts.
• Coding or data science skills, any experience with programming, databases, or data analysis.

You’ll thrive here if

• You are talented, focused and aligned with our mission  – we are building a complex product with innovative technology, accordingly we are looking for driven and dynamic candidates who can rise to the challenge.
• You are a strong communicator who gets their point across clearly, and isn't afraid to speak up when things need addressing.
• You are independent, flexible and prepared to take on responsibility early on.
• You are prepared to be accountable for and proud of the work you do and your contributions to the team – everyone has a role to play, none less important than the other.
• You have a genuine interest in how technology can transform legal practice and are excited about building the future of legal services.

What we offer

• Work with a veteran team of ex-employees of leading law firms, tech companies, and AI labs.
• Direct mentorship from senior engineers, private funds lawyers, and product leaders.
• 5% pension contribution.
• 25 days holiday.
• Private healthcare.
• Cycle2Work and Electric Car Schemes.
• Participation in the company’s employee share options scheme (subject to tenure and performance).
• Health, fitness, and gift card discounts.
• Annual Team Trip – 2026 is skiing in the Swiss Alps.
• A rare opportunity to shape a transformative legal platform from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration based on individual merit and business needs.

If you feel you would add value to our ambitious and fast-moving team, apply here or through our careers page:

Position Overview:

Following a recent acquisition, this Legal Counsel role is a pivotal member of our legal team, responsible for comprehensively leading and managing all legal affairs for our operations in the United Kingdom. This includes providing dedicated support for key strategic initiatives in the UK and championing Group-level compliance within the UK entity. The role will also extend to supporting new company establishment and business rollout efforts in Ireland. This position requires strong independent project-managing abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders including governmental departments.

Work Place: United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

Comprehensive UK Legal Operations:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company’s business operations in the UK, including but not limited to commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and potentially leases or construction agreements as relevant to the business.
• Organize and manage the contract approval matrix and ensure systematic archiving of legal documents for the UK entity.
• Provide dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within the UK, advising on all related legal and regulatory aspects from inception to completion.

Legal Risk Management & Compliance (UK Focus):

• Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to the company’s operations in the UK (both offline and online, if applicable).
• Independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to UK regulatory requirements, including but not limited to importation/exportation compliance, product labeling/marking (if applicable), advertising compliance, data protection (UK GDPR, DPA), employment law, and consumer protection requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the UK entity, ensuring adherence to local laws (e.g., Companies Act, UK GDPR, anti-bribery laws) and Group-level compliance standards.
• Manage corporate secretarial matters for the UK entity, ensuring good corporate governance.

Ireland Company Establishment & Business Rollout Support:

• Act as a key legal partner supporting the Group's establishment strategies and business rollout in Ireland.
• Provide legal due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic advice for market entry, new business setups, and potential M&A activities in Ireland, coordinating with HQ and external counsel as needed.

Intellectual Property Protection:

• Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents, etc.) in the UK and support regional IP strategies.
• Review and negotiate IP licensing and related contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and in the best interest of the company.

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management:

• Liaise effectively with external legal counsel in the UK, Ireland, and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (local, regional, and Group) to understand business needs and provide practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.

Headquarters & Group Legal Liaison:

• Assist the headquarters (HQ) legal team with legal affairs in relation to auditor’s reviews, adjustments of shareholding structure (if applicable to UK/Ireland), M&A activities affecting the UK or Ireland, and other legal matters as assigned by the HQ legal team from time to time.

Knowledge Sharing & Development:

• Participate in and, where appropriate, conduct legal training sessions to enhance the legal knowledge and compliance awareness of internal teams in the UK.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB, LLM, or JD preferred) from a recognized university.
• Eligibility to practice law in England & Wales (or equivalent UK jurisdiction); alternatively, qualification in another common law jurisdiction with substantial experience in UK law.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation. Experience in (mention specific industry if relevant, e.g., tech, retail, manufacturing) is a plus.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently manage projects, interpret, and apply complex legal provisions relevant to the UK and Ireland.
• Solid understanding of UK contract law, commercial law, corporate law (Companies Act), data privacy (UK GDPR, DPA), and relevant industry regulations.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is a must.
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and pragmatic thinker with the ability to provide innovative yet practical legal solutions to complex business challenges.
• Positive attitude, commercially astute, and results-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to the company's values and mission.
• Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.

Associate Legal Counsel

What It’s All About – The Role and Key Responsibilities

The Role:

As a result of continued success across our Industrial, Multi-Room and Civils and Infrastructure sectors, we are looking to recruit a lawyer that can bring a passion and drive to continue the Winvic story of success. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people to solve problems in a pragmatic, approachable and commercial way.

You will be working as part of a small legal team to support Winvic Construction Limited (and the wider Group) to deliver significant and challenging construction and engineering projects throughout the UK. This is an opportunity to shape and influence the way legal services are offered across the Winvic group of companies.

Our Head Office is in Northampton and our projects are spread across England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Creating template documents and policies
• Offering advice and assistance to project teams
• Guiding the business to effectively manage risks and avoid disputes
• Devising and implementing processes to assist projects and mitigate risks
• Managing, progressing and concluding claims (including insurance claims)
• Instructing and working with external legal firms and lawyers
• Delivering legal training to commercial, design and operational teams; and to the wider business

Experience & Qualifications

You will be 1 – 4 years PQE and interested in starting (or continuing) an in-house career. You will have experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, preferably with some experience in construction law.

The Winvic Core Values

• Respect - For all of our colleagues, regardless of their position in the organisation. Respect for suppliers, communities, the environment – and for our customers. By valuing the opinions and concerns of others our solutions deliver the best outcome for all stakeholders.
• Loyalty - To our customers, each other, and our suppliers.
• Honesty - Allows us to tackle difficult conversations constructively. Straight-talking generates trust and helps to solve problems quickly. We keep clients in the picture at all times, so there will be no nasty surprises on cost or delivery.
• Challenging/questioning - Always asking ourselves if there is a better way. The commitment to continuous improvement underpins our position as industry leaders.
• Passion : Pride, tenacity, drive - the winning mentality. If it’s in our hearts, it’s at the heart of the business. The most important ingredient in the recipe for success.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary - dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension
• Excellent benefits package

In addition to this we offer a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to develop, supported by a bespoke training and development plan.

If you are interested in joining one of the UK’s leading privately owned contractors at an exciting time and can demonstrate the above, we would be very interested to hear from you.

How To Apply

Email a copy of your CV and a covering letter, stating where you saw the advertisement to

Step into a pivotal in-house role with a leading global sportswear brand house, where you will take full ownership of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and deliver pragmatic legal advice across the UK and European markets.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will manage a variety of matters — from supply and distribution agreements to internal policies and governance — always balancing legal risk with commercial priorities.

If you are a qualified lawyer (UK or common law) with proven commercial contract expertise and a hands-on, business-focused approach, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

This maternity cover role is for 12 months with potential to extend or go permanent. You will work at the heart of the business, providing strategic and hands-on legal support while ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and enabling commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Independently draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including distribution, supply, agency, consultancy, sourcing, and service contracts.
• Lead negotiations to secure favourable commercial outcomes.
• Ensure all contracts are legally compliant, commercially viable, and aligned with business strategy.

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide clear, concise legal advice to management and directors across the Group.
• Draft and update internal company policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Assess legal risk and recommend commercially practical solutions.

Corporate & HR Support

• Support corporate governance requirements, including maintaining legal records and filings.
• Draft employment-related documentation and advise on non-contentious HR matters.
• Liaise with external counsel where specialist expertise is required.

Operational Support

• Maintain and update the legal contracts database and legal resource library.
• Ensure Group-wide processes and policies are consistently applied.
• Report regularly to the Group CEO and participate in cross-functional meetings

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 2–3 years PQE (UK or other common law jurisdiction).
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts from start to completion (not just assist).
• Prior in-house experience in a commercial business environment preferred.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and able to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.

This is an excellent opportunity for a capable, self-sufficient legal professional who enjoys working closely with the business, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants the potential to secure a long-term in-house role.

Position Overview:

Following a recent acquisition, this Legal Counsel role is a pivotal member of our legal team, responsible for comprehensively leading and managing all legal affairs for our operations in the United Kingdom. This includes providing dedicated support for key strategic initiatives in the UK and championing Group-level compliance within the UK entity. The role will also extend to supporting new company establishment and business rollout efforts in Ireland. This position requires strong independent project-managing abilities, robust legal research and analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to effectively collaborate with internal teams, group headquarters, and external stakeholders including governmental departments.

Work Place: United Kingdom

Responsibilities:

Comprehensive UK Legal Operations:

• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents essential for the company’s business operations in the UK, including but not limited to commercial agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, and potentially leases or construction agreements as relevant to the business.
• Organize and manage the contract approval matrix and ensure systematic archiving of legal documents for the UK entity.
• Provide dedicated and specialized legal support for key strategic projects and initiatives within the UK, advising on all related legal and regulatory aspects from inception to completion.

Legal Risk Management & Compliance (UK Focus):

• Conduct legal research and manage legal risks in relation to the company’s operations in the UK (both offline and online, if applicable).
• Independently manage and handle comprehensive legal projects and advisory related to UK regulatory requirements, including but not limited to importation/exportation compliance, product labeling/marking (if applicable), advertising compliance, data protection (UK GDPR, DPA), employment law, and consumer protection requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs and policies for the UK entity, ensuring adherence to local laws (e.g., Companies Act, UK GDPR, anti-bribery laws) and Group-level compliance standards.
• Manage corporate secretarial matters for the UK entity, ensuring good corporate governance.

Ireland Company Establishment & Business Rollout Support:

• Act as a key legal partner supporting the Group's establishment strategies and business rollout in Ireland.
• Provide legal due diligence, risk assessment, and strategic advice for market entry, new business setups, and potential M&A activities in Ireland, coordinating with HQ and external counsel as needed.

Intellectual Property Protection:

• Oversee the protection of the company’s intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents, etc.) in the UK and support regional IP strategies.
• Review and negotiate IP licensing and related contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with applicable laws and in the best interest of the company.

Stakeholder & External Counsel Management:

• Liaise effectively with external legal counsel in the UK, Ireland, and government agencies to ensure smooth operations and compliance with legal obligations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (local, regional, and Group) to understand business needs and provide practical, commercially-sound legal solutions.

Headquarters & Group Legal Liaison:

• Assist the headquarters (HQ) legal team with legal affairs in relation to auditor’s reviews, adjustments of shareholding structure (if applicable to UK/Ireland), M&A activities affecting the UK or Ireland, and other legal matters as assigned by the HQ legal team from time to time.

Knowledge Sharing & Development:

• Participate in and, where appropriate, conduct legal training sessions to enhance the legal knowledge and compliance awareness of internal teams in the UK.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Law (LLB, LLM, or JD preferred) from a recognized university.
• Eligibility to practice law in England & Wales (or equivalent UK jurisdiction); alternatively, qualification in another common law jurisdiction with substantial experience in UK law.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house counsel experience, preferably within a multinational corporation. Experience in (mention specific industry if relevant, e.g., tech, retail, manufacturing) is a plus.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills, with the ability to independently manage projects, interpret, and apply complex legal provisions relevant to the UK and Ireland.
• Solid understanding of UK contract law, commercial law, corporate law (Companies Act), data privacy (UK GDPR, DPA), and relevant industry regulations.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working in a transnational corporation and familiarity with navigating matrix organizations.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is a must.
• Proven ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative and pragmatic thinker with the ability to provide innovative yet practical legal solutions to complex business challenges.
• Positive attitude, commercially astute, and results-oriented approach, with a strong commitment to the company's values and mission.
• Proficient in legal software and technology tools, as well as Microsoft Office suite.

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on relevant case law and statutes.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and client correspondence.
• Assist senior lawyers with case preparation and evidence gathering.
• Manage and organize case files and legal documentation.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Attend client meetings and take detailed notes.
• Support with trial preparation and attend court hearings as required.
• Ensure compliance with firm procedures and legal practice rules.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to the team's overall efficiency and success.

You might not expect a global chemical manufacturer to be anything but corporate, but we’re different. As an employee-owned business with strong community values, we’re based in a beautiful Grade 2 listed manor house (with an on-site swimming pool!). We’re looking for a full or part-time lawyer to join our friendly legal team and help us keep everything running smoothly in this unique organisation.

As a member of our Legal Team, you will play a critical role in enabling Scott Bader to meet its strategic and operational objectives while ensuring legal and regulatory risks are managed effectively. This is a varied role covering commercial law, compliance, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and corporate legal support in a global context.

You'll work closely with teams across the global organisation, providing pragmatic legal guidance that supports our values-driven approach. This is an opportunity to not only provide high-quality legal support but to actively shape how legal services are delivered and valued throughout the organisation.

This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you. We do, however, believe there’s real value in spending time together in person, so we ask that you join us in the office at least one day a week. It’s a great opportunity to build strong relationships with your new colleagues and experience the unique setting we’re proud of.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across the global business to support informed and balanced decision-making.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including supply, service, consultancy, IT/SaaS, distribution, licensing and collaboration agreements.
• Advise on legal compliance across key frameworks including data protection, anti-bribery, competition law, and export controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in R&D, commercial and operational teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate legal risks.
• Instruct, manage, and oversee external legal counsel efficiently, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal advice
• Contribute to legal department initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the delivery of legal training across the business.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• A qualified lawyer
• A background in commercial law, ideally with some in-house experience.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and ability to manage competing priorities.
• We understand that candidates may not meet every requirement listed above. This description outlines the broad scope of the role and the types of matters you may encounter. If you believe this role aligns with your interests and experience — even if you don’t tick every box — we encourage you to reach out for a conversation. A resourceful mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, can-do attitude are often just as important as technical expertise.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside being included into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus