Senior Marine Lawyer – Ports & Development (Hybrid)

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is helping a Top 100 National Law Firm recruit a Senior Associate to Partner level for its Marine team in Plymouth. The role covers port regulatory work, marine development, and related disputes, with significant client contact and progression to Partner.

You will join a nationally recognised team handling a broad caseload for major ports and marine clients, with excellent career progression and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ PQE focusing on port, harbour or marine matters.
• Experience across litigation, regulatory, development or related fields.
• Proven ability to manage complex matters and build client relationships.
• Strong communication and enthusiasm for ports and marine industry.
• Comfortable with client contact, networking and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on port and harbour regulatory matters.
• Handle marine and coastal development matters.
• Counsel on commercial and logistics issues.
• Oversee marine-related litigation and disputes.
• Address environmental, planning and consenting matters.
• Contribute to wider port sector operational and strategic issues.

Skills

Marine law

Regulatory matters

Client relationships

Business development

Litigation experience

Job description

Chadwick Nott is helping a Top 100 National Law Firm recruit a Senior Associate to Partner level for its Marine team in Plymouth. The role covers port regulatory work, marine development, and related disputes, with significant client contact and progression to Partner.

You will join a nationally recognised team handling a broad caseload for major ports and marine clients, with excellent career progression and flexible working options.