Maritime Solicitor

Legal Southwest Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Southwest Ltd in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Maritime Solicitor to join an established team and handle a varied caseload in maritime, marine or shipping law.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, provide commercially-focused advice to a range of clients in the marine sector, and contribute to business development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a well-regarded Plymouth practice that offers high-quality work and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime, marine or shipping law.
• Ability to manage own caseload and develop client relationships.
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of maritime matters.
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Support business development and client relationship growth.

Skills

Maritime law

Caseload management

Client relations

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Legal Southwest are currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Plymouth who are looking to recruit an experienced Maritime Solicitor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor with a background in maritime, marine or shipping law to join a respected practice and handle a varied and interesting caseload.

The Role:

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of maritime matters and provide clear, commercially focused advice to a range of clients operating within the marine and maritime sectors.

Depending on experience, the caseload may include:

• Maritime and shipping disputes
• Marine commercial matters
• Vessel-related disputes and transactions
• Marine insurance matters
• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Claims arising from marine incidents
• Advising businesses and individuals operating within the maritime sector
• Supporting and developing existing client relationships
• Contributing to business development and the continued growth of the department

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with previous experience in maritime, marine or shipping law. Applications are welcomed from experienced candidates who are confident managing their own caseload and developing strong relationships with clients.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and client-care skills, strong commercial awareness and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maritime Solicitor looking to join an established Plymouth firm offering high-quality work and the opportunity to develop their career further.