Sr Associate/Legal Director/Partner - Marine-7+ PQE- Bristol

Chadwick Nott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression opportunities

Supportive, people-focused culture

Flexible working options

Commitment to wellbeing

Job summary

A top national law firm is seeking an experienced Marine lawyer (Senior Associate to Partner) to join its highly regarded Marine team in Bristol. This position offers a standout opportunity to work on a broad range of cases concerning ports and marine development. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a strong background in marine law, with excellent client interaction skills and a commitment to the industry. You will be part of a supportive team focused on career progression and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' PQE with strong marine law experience.
• Background in litigation, regulatory, commercial or development law.
• Organized and resilient in managing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise on port and harbour regulatory matters.
• Handle marine related litigation and disputes.
• Build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Strong experience advising on port, harbour or marine related matters

Confident managing complex matters

Strong communicator

Client contact and business development

Job description

Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner - Marine (7+ PQE)

Bristol

Top 100 National Law Firm

The Role

A top 100 national law firm is seeking an experienced Marine lawyer (Senior Associate to Partner level) to join its highly regarded Marine team. This is a standout opportunity to work within a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked practice recognised as a leading adviser to ports, harbours and marine developers across the UK.

You’ll work closely with a nationally recognised team handling a broad and fascinating caseload, advising on:

• Port and harbour regulatory matters
• Marine and coastal development
• Commercial and logistics issues
• Marine related litigation and disputes
• Environmental, planning and consenting matters
• Wider port sector operational and strategic issues

The team acts for around 100 ports including some of the largest port groups in the UK and globally and the volume of work continues to grow rapidly. From day one, you’ll take on meaningful responsibility within a friendly, collaborative and well established team.

Candidate Requirements

• 7+ years' PQE with strong experience advising on port, harbour or marine related matters.
• Background may be in litigation, regulatory, commercial, development or a blend.
• Confident managing complex matters and building long term client relationships.
• Strong communicator with genuine enthusiasm for the ports and marine industry.
• Comfortable with client contact, networking and business development.
• Resilient, organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
• Ambitious, self motivated and ready to take on significant responsibility with clear progression opportunities.

Why Join

• Join a Tier 1 Legal 500 ranked Marine team with a national reputation.
• Work with major port groups and marine clients on high profile, industry shaping matters.
• Excellent career progression opportunities up to Partner level.
• Supportive, people focused culture.
• Strong commitment to wellbeing, work life balance and flexible working.
• Opportunities to get involved in responsible business initiatives, charity work and employee led inclusion groups.
• A firm that invests in your development and gives you the tools and autonomy to shape your career.

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

(t) 0117 917 1929

(m) 07435 943574

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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*