Defence lawyer

Defence lawyer

We have a vacancy for a Defence lawyer to join our Germany team, based at our head office in Arendal, Norway. The role will entail working with our German membership (Owners, charterers and brokers) providing legal advice on a variety of largely contractual disputes arising under contracts of carriage by sea, managing a broad range of shipping cases and disputes in addition to day to day handling of P&I claims and enquiries.

Providing a first class claims handling service is central to what we do. Our Defence lawyers and Claims executives handle a wide range of claims relating to Defence, P&I risks such as cargo, people, property damage, pollution and H&M matters.

As a Defence lawyer at Gard you will have a significant degree of autonomy and will work closely with Members, clients and brokers supported by highly competent Claims handlers in Arendal and across Gard’s global network.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Effective and competent handling of both Defence and P&I claims toward the German membership with a strong focus on service and Member satisfaction.
• Providing prompt, clear and practical advice/solutions to Members & clients on matters falling within Defence and/or P&I cover.
• Promoting to the German membership loss prevention initiatives and participation in the same when appropriate.
• Preparing reports and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements and always in accordance with Gard’s Claim handling instructions and Quality Management Systems.
• Close cooperation with colleagues within claims globally and with the underwriters working with the German membership.
• Travel primarily to Germany to meet the membership and brokers, give presentations, and partake in market events, as well as industry discussions where appropriate.
• Mentoring and training colleagues to increase their Defence and P&I knowledge and claims handling capabilities.