Our client, a commercial law firm in Southampton, is looking to recruit a Shipping lawyer of 0 to 3 years’ PQE to work on a broad mix of high-quality Shipping matters, including both transactional work and complex disputes, often with an international element. The successful candidate will work on a diverse caseload, including: • vessel transactions; • financing arrangements; • contentious matters such as Admiralty Court Claims; • arbitration. Key responsibilities will include: • managing and developing a varied caseload on transactional, finance and contentious Shipping matters; • supporting matters involving vessel sale and purchase, financing, charter arrangements and disputes; • drafting legal documentation, including transactional documents and dispute-related materials; • responding to new client enquiries and supporting cross-referral opportunities within the firm; • contributing to business development and marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will ideally: • be a qualified Solicitor (NQ – 3 PQE) with experience in marine finance and/or marine disputes, or a related field; • be strong technical and drafting skills with attention to detail; • have commercial awareness and practical, solutions-focused approach; • have excellent communication skills • have an ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment; • be a pro-active and collaborative team player; • have an interest in business development and building client relationships.