SOLICITOR / CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE - MARINE DEPARTMENT

SOLICITOR OR CHARTERED LEGAL EXECUTIVE - MARINE DEPARTMENT - PLYMOUTH About Us

We are an award-winning, Legal 500 Tier 1 Shipping department within a firm that focuses on providing exceptional service delivery to clients. Bartons is a welcoming, friendly, and positive company to work for with an excellent working culture and reputation.

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.

We take a forward-thinking approach to training, which has included obtaining sailing qualifications and attending training to become qualified commercial fishermen. We consider that the key to empowering staff is to give them tools to help them excel professionally.

We have clients and friends throughout the industry and consider 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.

Our Office

Our Marine Department overlooks the busy Barbican in Plymouth, which provides stunning views of the pleasure and commercial vessels going about their business and there is parking outside our office.

Who We Are Looking For

The Marine Department is looking to recruit an experienced civil litigator of 3+ years PQE. Previous marine experience is preferred but not as essential as a desire to develop an expertise in this niche area.

The successful applicant will

• have excellent research and analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• be passionate about the marine sector and servicing our wide portfolio of marine clients
• 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.

What You Will Bring to the Team

• you will share our enthusiasm for excellent client care
• you will be able to work under pressure and meet client expectations
• you will enjoy working as part of a professional and motivated team
• you will have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of the Marine Department.

What We Offer

You can expect a generous benefits package, including:

Career & Professional Development

• Excellent opportunities for genuine progression
• Full support for CPD, training courses, conferences, and qualifications
• Funding for professional memberships
• Clear promotion pathways
• Opportunities to get involved in business development and firm initiatives
• Enhanced annual leave package
• Additional holiday for long service
• Company pension
• Free annual flu jabs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health support
• Modern, comfortable offices
• Free parking
• Coaching and mentoring
• Regular social events and team activities
• Firm-wide away days
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
• Supportive, friendly, and inclusive culture where you are listened to

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends!)

Bartons is the trading name of Bartons.co.uk Limited registered in England and Wales under number . Registered office 20 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1NZ. Bartons is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA Number 364572.