Found 218 Transport Jobs

The Legists is a multi-award-winning legal recruitment specialist dedicated to the legal profession. Recognised as the Most Trusted Legal Recruitment Agency by SME News in 2024, we connect talented legal professionals with leading employers across the UK. Transport Lawyers specialise in advising businesses, public bodies, insurers, logistics providers, and transport operators on the legal and regulatory issues affecting the transport sector.

They provide expert guidance across road, rail, aviation, and maritime transport, ensuring clients remain compliant while managing commercial risks and resolving disputes. Typical responsibilities include drafting and negotiating transport and logistics contracts, advising on regulatory compliance, handling commercial disputes, representing clients in litigation and arbitration, managing insurance and liability claims, advising on licensing matters, and supporting infrastructure and transport projects. They may also advise on health and safety, environmental regulations, passenger rights, and cross-border transport issues.

Transport Lawyers work on a wide range of matters involving freight and logistics, shipping, aviation, rail operations, public transport, supply chain agreements, regulatory investigations, and commercial transactions within the transport industry.

Opportunities for Transport Lawyers are available with commercial law firms, specialist transport and shipping practices, international firms, in-house legal teams, logistics companies, airlines, rail operators, insurers, ports, and public sector organisations. Salaries typically range from £45,000 to £110,000+, depending on experience, location, employer, and the complexity of the work.

Successful candidates require strong commercial awareness, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, sound knowledge of transport law and industry regulations, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex legal matters. Employers generally seek qualified solicitors with experience in transport, logistics, commercial, regulatory, or shipping law.

At The Legists, we support legal professionals at every stage of their careers, helping them secure Transport Lawyer roles that match their expertise, career ambitions, and long-term professional goals.