Solicitor or Legal Executive – Marine Department – Plymouth

Overview

In this role you will provide expert maritime law advice within a busy Plymouth marine department, handling wet shipping matters and some non-contentious work. You will engage with a diverse marine client base and contribute to business development through networking and industry events. The role supports the growth of the firm’s marine offerings in a collaborative, client-focused environment. It offers career progression, a balanced work-life approach, and the opportunity to shape the firm’s marine practice while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent career progression opportunities
• central role in developing marine offerings
• supportive work environment with work/life balance
• parking and views of Plymouth Barbican
• remote working considered

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on wet shipping, including P&I and Defence, and Admiralty matters (collisions, pollution, total losses)
• Handle some non-contentious work in maritime law
• Demonstrate strong research, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Engage actively with a diverse marine client portfolio
• Contribute to business development through networking and attending industry events UK and abroad

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation with maritime law experience
• Experience in wet shipping and Admiralty matters
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet client expectations
• Desire to contribute to department growth
• Enthusiasm for superior client care

• client care
• team collaboration
• working under pressure
• maritime law
• wet shipping
• P&I and Defence

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