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NQ Personal Injury With Marine Experience – Bristol

NQ Personal Injury With Marine Experience in Bristol. Salary on offer: From £40,000. Apply in confidence through Austen Lloyd’s specialist legal recruitment team.

From £40,000

Compensation

Bristol

Location

Permanent

Term

Listed

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The Role

  • Manage and assist with marine-related personal injury and liability claims.

  • Advise clients on liability, quantum, causation, and recovery.

  • Handle complex and high-value injury claims.

  • Assist with marine casualty and incident investigations.

  • Advise on employers' and public liability issues in the maritime sector.

  • Draft pleadings, correspondence, witness statements, and legal advice.

  • Liaise with insurers, P&I Clubs, shipowners, charterers, and other stakeholders.

  • Work with medical, technical, and expert witnesses.

  • Support inquests and regulatory investigations.

  • Assist senior lawyers on complex international disputes.

  • Develop understanding of marine, shipping, trading, and commodities matters.

  • Build strong relationships with clients and industry contacts.

About You

  • Qualified Personal Injury Solicitor with 1–5 years' PQE.

  • Strong experience in personal injury litigation.

  • Experience managing your own caseload from inception to resolution.

  • Good experience in liability and quantum disputes.

  • Strong drafting and analytical skills.

  • Excellent attention to detail and client communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a specialist team.

  • Commercial and proactive approach.

  • Genuine interest in marine and shipping law.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to transition from a conventional personal injury path to a niche in marine law. Gain exposure to international work and complex litigation. Long-term progression within an established team.

Why This Role

This position allows you to develop a specialist niche in marine law, with support from experienced marine lawyers and exposure to challenging international work.

Frequently Asked Questions

As specialist recruiters, we bypass standard HR portals and introduce you directly to the hiring partners. We advocate for your salary expectations, ensure your CV highlights exactly what the firm is looking for, and handle all negotiation—all completely free of charge to you.

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Role Summary

Location

Bristol

Salary

From £40,000

Type

Permanent

Market Spotlight — Bristol

Bristol continues to see a surge in Top 50 presence, driven by a desire for quality of life and reduced overheads. Salaries remain highly competitive against London ranges.

Demand

High for experienced specialists

Discretion

100% Confidential

Why Austen Lloyd?

  • Completely confidential process
  • Direct relationships with firm partners
  • Specialist legal expertise since 2009
  • No obligation consultation

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