Reports to: Managing Legal Director
Working Arrangements: Full time Monday – Friday
Location: Plymouth or Newcastle
Overall Objective of Role:
Shearwater Law is looking to recruit a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) to work within the marine team (covering all types of marine matters, with a focus on P&I and FD&D) conducting case reviews, case management, research, drafting legal advice and contracts, arbitration and court documents cases and advising on enforcement.
The successful applicant will handle their own caseload, promote the interests of the firm and be supported by the firm as they work towards Legal Director level.
Additionally, the successful applicant will undertake business development activities and work with colleagues to grow the practice.
Specific Responsibilities:
Case management including case strategy, accounts queries including billing plus all compliance aspects of the file.
Provide first class and focused legal advice and document drafting.
Investigate, analyse, research, assess and prosecute cases within operational and SRA guidelines and provide proactive solutions.
Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to the highest standards.
Develop productive relations with existing clients and establish some new clients.
Engage with internal and external networks as required and promote the interests of the firm.
Develop and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure effective management of cases.
Deal with all clients’ queries effectively to demonstrate commercial awareness, high levels of customer service and empathy.
Comply with firm’s compliance programme, including internal procedures and SRA and other requirements.
Role model behaviours and supervise junior team members to ensure growth and development of team.
Person Specification:
Ability to quickly assess and deliver client needs
Ability to quickly assimilate and implement knowledge
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrable team focus in both face to face and virtual environments
Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
Strong networking and relationship management skills
Willingness to embrace change
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Well-organised and able to work autonomously
If you are interested in the above role, please contact info@shearwater-law.com in the first instance providing an up-to-date CV and covering letter.
About Shearwater Law
Focused on the commercial and legal issues facing shipping, marine transport and insurance clients, Shearwater Law is a new name for a firm of lawyers that have been providing legal services to the maritime world for over 30 years.
Shearwater Law understands the turbulent, unpredictable and often time-critical nature of shipping and international trade and advises on everything from charterparty disputes and cargo claims to collisions and groundings.
With offices in Plymouth and Newcastle, Shearwater Law takes pride in working closely with our clients and developing an acute understanding of their requirements. Thanks to our lean operating model, we are able to offer timely, yet comprehensive counsel in matters of English law anywhere in the world.
Find out more at www.shearwater-law.com
Shearwater Law is committed to considering candidates from a broad array of diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to our industry sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to make a transition or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to hear from you. If you believe that you could succeed in this role, even if you may not meet all of the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply.
We welcome applications from all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or selection process, please contact us at info@shearwater-law.com.