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Experienced Civil Litigator - Marine Department
The Marine Department is looking to recruit an experienced civil litigator of 3+ years PQE, who can assist the department in providing expert advice on maritime law and shipping matters.
About the Role
The successful applicant will have excellent research and analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills. They will be passionate about the marine sector and servicing our wide portfolio of marine clients. Work is predominantly wet shipping and includes P&I and Defence work, Admiralty work including collisions, pollution and total losses, as well as some non-contentious work.
About the Department
The Marine Department takes a forward-thinking approach to training, which has included obtaining sailing qualifications and attending training to become qualified commercial fishermen. The Department considers that the key to empowering staff is to give them tools to help them excel professionally.
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The Department has clients and friends throughout the industry and considers it an important element of the business to regularly attend and support relevant Shows, such as the various Boat Shows, Seaworks and the Fishing Expos, as well as support British Marine at director and committee level. The suitable candidate must be outgoing and enjoy networking by representing the Department at events in the UK and abroad, as well as taking the time to regularly engage with our clients building new and existing client relationships.
The Department is based in an office with parking overlooking the busy office in Plymouth which provides stunning views of the pleasure and commercial vessels going about their business. The position offered is full time. An element of remote working will be considered.
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Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
- Share our enthusiasm for excellent client care.
- Be able to work under pressure and meet client expectations.
- Enjoy working as part of a professional and motivated team; and
- Have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of the Marine Department.
Working for the Firm
- Competitive, market rate salary.
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- The opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s marine offering; and
- A supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work/life balance.
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