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You will be in charge of handling claims presented in relation with the company activities, as well as to provide support and advice to operational and commercial teams and protect the company against legal risks and violations.
Assist Head Office Legal Dpt cargo claim teams in any tasks
Support the claims manager with contentious issues under the bill of lading
Resolving operational issues experience in case of alleged or confirmed cargo damage
Investigating the cause of damage to cargo and assessing legal liability for damage in order to allocate and potentially recover costs as appropriate
Working closely with claims manager, and within the authority granted, negotiate settlements with claimants and third parties
Taking action to protect CMA CGM’s interests and recovery prospects
Keeping accurate records of all matters and all elements of cost incurred
Monitor the financial data of files by accurately using the in-house IT systems and provide reports
Working alongside the HO claims team and CMA CGM legal network to ensure potential claims against CMA CGM are mitigated, especially with regard to cargo claims
Developing and maintaining strong cross departmental relationships
Liaising and forming strong relationships with CMA CGM UK departments as well as Head Office, external stakeholders, surveyors and lawyers
Liaising with all parties involved in the claims process including cargo interests, vessel owners, P&I Clubs, charterers and insurers
Requirements:
Able to identify and assess options, perform cost analysis and think creatively to solve problems
Confident making decisions and working tactically
Excellent communication skills demonstrating clarity of reasoning and appropriate style with a persuasive style
Excellent organisation & prioritisation skills and good attention to detail
Professional under pressure and in the face of dispute
Ability to self-manage workload and performance
Ability to collate and analyse information
Ability to draw conclusions as to facts and liabilities
Ability to keep detailed and well-ordered records
Excellent IT user capable of working across multiple IT systems (Microsoft Office + In house systems)
Previous Claims, Legal or dispute resolution experience preferable
Experience in Maritime Law desirable to be able to assess liability and understand limitations, contractual relations, Charter parties, Bill of lading and possible defences
Understanding of applicable international conventions applicable to goods transported by sea
Understanding of logistics and multimodal transport
Minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent
Law degree preferable
What we offer:
25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
Discretionary annual bonus
Enhanced pension scheme up to 15% total contribution
Life assurance x4
Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
Private healthcare (BUPA), BUPA Dental Plan + Healthcare Cash plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
Hybrid Working
Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans
Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
Employee recognition awards
Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy