In-House Shipping Claims Lawyer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Jameson Legal is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2412 Solicitors and lawyers Most likely code | £36,100 | £41,300 | £46,500 | £51,600 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Jameson Legal is interested in talking with marine claims lawyers for an in-house role in London.
Our client is looking for a commercially minded Claims Lawyer with significant P&I experience to join their in-house legal team, reporting into the Head of Legal. It is a varied role; you will run a portfolio of high-value and complex claims while also supporting the business on contracts, disputes and day-to-day legal risk.
The role will include:
- Handling P&I, marine liability and hull claims, including cargo damage, collision, crew and personal injury matters
- Running FD&D-style disputes such as unpaid hire, demurrage, performance claims and charterparty breaches
- Assessing case merits, setting reserves and negotiating settlements directly with counterparties and insurers
- Giving clear, practical advice to commercial and operational teams on contract wordings and live fixtures
- Working closely with P&I Clubs, external law firms and surveyors
- Feeding lessons from claims into risk management and loss prevention
We'd like to hear from lawyers with around 4-6 years' experience in marine insurance claims, ideally gained at a P&I Club or in-house, with a strong grasp of maritime law, P&I rules and charterparties. Confident negotiators who can balance legal risk with commercial objectives will do particularly well here.
It is a full-time, permanent position based in London.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Solicitors and lawyers (SOC 2412) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~129k in sample- Middle half £41,392–77,584
- Median £57,304
- Going rate £51,600
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,100–46,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Jameson Legal holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.