Job Description

Bartons is based in the South West with a strong local, national and international client base.

We believe that in order to provide our clients with the outstanding service they have come to expect of us, we need to recruit outstanding individuals who are experts in their field, and then provide them with the support, training and working environment to enable them to develop their potential.



We are a progressive legal practice with a strong team spirit, and we pride ourselves on our outstanding client care and legal services. Successful candidates will be keen to participate in our ethos.





We believe that in order to provide our clients with the outstanding service they have come to expect of us, we need to recruit outstanding individuals who are experts in their field, and then provide them with the support, training and working environment to enable them to develop their potential.



We are a progressive legal practice with a strong team spirit, and we pride ourselves on our outstanding client care and legal services. Successful candidates will be keen to participate in our ethos.

Vacancies:

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive - Marine Department - Plymouth

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.



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. 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.



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.



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 Barbican 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.



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 Bartons:


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.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk and Jo Pummery at jp@bartons.co.uk