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Junior Associate - Maritime & Transport Law at Law Firm Senica & Partners (Miro Senica in odvetniki)

Position Overview

Location: Koper, Slovenia

Compensation: €1,800 - €2,800/year

Position: Junior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Law Firm Senica & Partners is seeking a Junior Associate for our Maritime & Transport Law practice, based in Koper — Slovenia's sole seaport city on the Adriatic coast. Luka Koper (Port of Koper) is one of the largest and fastest-growing container ports in the Mediterranean, handling cargo flows between Central Europe and global shipping routes.

The role involves advising on the Pomorski zakonik (PZ, Maritime Code), Zakon o obligacijskih in stvarnopravnih razmerjih v letalstvu (ZOSRL, Aviation Obligations Act), and international maritime conventions. You will handle shipping contracts, cargo claims, port concession matters, and logistics disputes in this niche but growing area of Slovenian law.

Responsibilities

Advise on shipping contracts, bills of lading, charter parties, and cargo claims under the Pomorski zakonik. Support Luka Koper and port operators on concession agreements and regulatory matters. Handle maritime insurance claims and general average matters. Draft and review freight forwarding, warehousing, and multimodal transport agreements. Research EU maritime and transport regulation, including the Port Services Regulation and TEN-T corridor legislation.

Requirements

Magister prava from a recognized university. 1-3 years of experience in maritime, transport, or commercial law, or strong academic interest. Knowledge of the Pomorski zakonik (Maritime Code) and international maritime conventions (Hague-Visby, Hamburg Rules). Understanding of port operations and logistics law. Fluent in Slovenian and English; Italian is an advantage.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

€1,800 - €2,800/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Junior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Law Firm Senica & Partners (Miro Senica in odvetniki) Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

Junior Associate - Maritime & Transport Law