Lawyer - Marine / Maritime

Marine/Maritime Lawyer - LA Marine Team - Southampton - 3+ years PQE

Lester Aldridge have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated 3-6PQE marine/maritime lawyer to join our friendly Southampton-based team.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer with 3 to 6 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have litigation and/or transactional experience in the marine or maritime sector, or other transferrable skills but with a strong interest in the marine industry. You will have a proven track record, excellent technical knowledge, communication, organisational and IT skills.

On a day to day basis you will be responsible for handling a broad and varied marine and maritime caseload acting for a diverse client base, including marine insurers, vessel owners, operators, dealers and managers, shipyards and ports, harbours and marinas. No two days are the same and we achieve a good work/life balance. You will be based close to the sea in our new Southampton office with the option of flexible working arrangements.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a top tier marine firm with a first class client base or looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer your clients and develop yourself, then please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Responsibilities:

1. Management and development of a mixed caseload of marine related work to include:
1. Drafting documentation
2. Undertaking legal research and keeping up to date with latest legal knowledge and working practices
3. Responding to queries from new clients
4. Advising clients in person and in writing
5. Finding legal and commercial resolutions for clients
2. Develop and influence evolving aspects of marine law
3. Comply with and promote firm-wide SRA procedures in particular those relating to compliance and accounts
4. Promoting the firm's core values

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years post qualification experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Marine or shipping experience and/or
• Litigation experience and/or
• A passion for sailing

Benefits:

• Work-life balance - hybrid and flexible working arrangements from our brand new Southampton office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep.
• Progression - a competitive salary and benefits with performance-based opportunities for career development.
• Autonomy and support - handle and develop your own case load independently but with the support of the team and the wider LA family and infrastructure.
• Variety - a broad range of work from litigation to commercial transactions spanning the entire marine and maritime sector from leisure marine to shipping; no two days are the same.
• Hands-on experience - a client-facing role, working closely with local, national and international clients and operating at the forefront of the industry.
• Getting out and about - plenty of opportunities for national and foreign travel and attending industry events.
• A welcoming environment - a friendly, supportive team; fresh, modern office space, regular socials.
• A real opportunity to carve a niche for yourself in this dynamic, exciting industry.