Shipping lawyer NQ – 3 years’ PQE SOUTHAMPTON

Company: Farrar Levin Legal Recruitment
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Job Description

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.

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The successful candidate will work on a diverse caseload, including:

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• vessel transactions;

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• financing arrangements;

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• contentious matters such as Admiralty Court Claims;

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• arbitration.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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• managing and developing a varied caseload on transactional, finance and contentious Shipping matters;

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• supporting matters involving vessel sale and purchase, financing, charter arrangements and disputes;

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• drafting legal documentation, including transactional documents and dispute-related materials;

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• responding to new client enquiries and supporting cross-referral opportunities within the firm;

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• contributing to business development and marketing initiatives.

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The successful candidate will ideally:

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• be a qualified Solicitor (NQ – 3 PQE) with experience in marine finance and/or marine disputes, or a related field;

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• be strong technical and drafting skills with attention to detail;

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• have commercial awareness and practical, solutions-focused approach;

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• have excellent communication skills

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• have an ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;

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• be a pro-active and collaborative team player;

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• have an interest in business development and building client relationships.

Posted: June 3rd, 2026