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Wadkins Associates are a specialist transport law recruitment company with a proven and highly regarded reputation in the shipping, energy and aviation sectors. We regularly assist talented lawyers, both from private practice and in-house, to secure new opportunities in London and internationally.

The energy market is undergoing significant levels of transformation with the arrival of new and more sophisticated technology. From discovery to extraction the processes are becoming radically more efficient and effective and the opportunity to join our client in Aberdeen, a significant market changer, is not to be ignored.

Our client is seeking an outstanding mid-level associate with a passion for the oil and gas sector who is willing to learn and contribute to their already strong and collegiate group. Our client, a listed company, is backed by significant institutional investors who are passionate about the company and its future. They are led by outgoing and supportive directors who value their colleagues across the entire business.

You will be proficient in commercial and procurement matters alongside possessing a genuine passion for the thriving energy industry. Ideally you will have qualified within the last 2 to 4 years and will have gained experience in house through work or secondments.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please drop an email over to enquiries.

Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organisations. With the continual need for fresh ideas, building relationships, manging and delivering marketing and business projects, the requirement for business development continues to grow. We are delighted to be working with our client, an International law firm, who hiring into their London office for a business development opportunity within the marine sector.  

This is an extremely exciting opportunity. Working closely with the head of marine in a hands-on capacity being the single point of liaison, you will identify and convert leads whilst also devising innovative programmes which are to be supported. The chosen candidate will be given the chance to truly develop a career through learning and training within a climate which prides itself on strong client relationships in the marine industry.

The ideal candidate will already have some experience gained in business development, have built relationships and collaborated well with other team members, identified opportunities to grow business and support delivery of key client programmes whilst touching on marketing, account management, reporting and willing to expand on these experiences to continue personal development.

The successful candidate will have proven experience with CRM programmes, excellent communication skills and strong analytical and presentation skills.

For more information on the position or to discuss the market and opportunities please contact Tom Chapman at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962

It is always exciting to find a role where associates are encouraged to business develop and bring in work. With full visibility on offer our client give space for senior associates to come in and build a practice, with a clear definition of what is needed to reach partnership.

 With world renowned expertise in the asset finance sector, the Singapore office focusing on aviation and ship finance, our client is looking to expand their aviation finance team with an exceptional candidate that will aid and contribute to the team and its growth.

Internationally recognised for his work in the aviation finance industry the leading partner has over 20 years of experience in the asset finance sectors and manages the firms Singapore team. The role will focus on aviation finance though there will be elements of ship finance in the case load. Often aviation finance case-loads can be focused on document heavy finance transactions however this role offers a unique variety of work.

As the candidate will be managing their own case load they are expected to have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience in the asset finance sector with experience in aviation finance being preferred. Candidates that are either England and Wales or Singapore qualified will be considered. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with the company and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. If the move would also be part of a larger relocation plan this is something we would endeavour to assist you with throughout the recruitment process. You will be working with an excellent team who will value your contribution and an excellent salary, work life balance and benefits package are available.

For more information on this position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

In an ever

-

changing market the asset finance sector has seen significant growth especially in Singapore

whom have set out to become a global transport and asset finance hub. Having built

up a considerable

asset finance cluster from Singaporean, Japanese and European banks the current market in Singapore

presents choice for those wishing to move with room in the sector to find exactly what you want from

your next position.

Whilst many American firms offer high pay for high billable hours our client manages a balance

between an interesting case load

and a great work culture

. With world renowned expertise in the

asset finance sector, the Singapore office focusing on aviation a

nd ship finance, our client is looking

to expand their aviation finance team with an exceptional candidate that will aid and contribute to

the team and its growth.

Internationally recognised for his work in the aviation finance

industry the leading partner

has over

20 years of experience in the asset finance sectors and manages the firms Singapore team. The role

will focus on aviation finance though there will be elements of ship finance in the case load.

Often

aviation finance case

-

loads can be focused on

document heavy finance transactions however this role

offers a unique variety of work.

As the candidate will be managing their own case load they are expected to have between 2 and 6

years of post

-

qualification experience in the asset finance sector with e

xperience in aviation finance

being preferred. Candidates that are either England and Wales or Singapore qualified will be

considered. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing

from you.

As Wadkins Associates

have an incontestable relationship with the company and unrivalled expertise

in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability.

If the move would also be part of a larger relocation plan this is someth

ing we would endeavour to

assist you with throughout the recruitment process. You will be working with an excellent team who

will value your contribution and an excellent salary, work life balance and benefits package are

available.

For more information o

n this position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like

guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

In an ever

-

changing market the asset finance sector has seen significant growth especially in Singapore

whom have set out to become a global transport and asset finance hub. Having built

up a considerable

asset finance cluster from Singaporean, Japanese and European banks the current market in Singapore

presents choice for those wishing to move with room in the sector to find exactly what you want from

your next position.

Whilst many American firms offer high pay for high billable hours our client manages a balance

between an interesting case load

and a great work culture

. With world renowned expertise in the

asset finance sector, the Singapore office focusing on aviation a

nd ship finance, our client is looking

to expand their aviation finance team with an exceptional candidate that will aid and contribute to

the team and its growth.

Internationally recognised for his work in the aviation finance

industry the leading partner

has over

20 years of experience in the asset finance sectors and manages the firms Singapore team. The role

will focus on aviation finance though there will be elements of ship finance in the case load.

Often

aviation finance case

-

loads can be focused on

document heavy finance transactions however this role

offers a unique variety of work.

As the candidate will be managing their own case load they are expected to have between 2 and 6

years of post

-

qualification experience in the asset finance sector with e

xperience in aviation finance

being preferred. Candidates that are either England and Wales or Singapore qualified will be

considered. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing

from you.

As Wadkins Associates

have an incontestable relationship with the company and unrivalled expertise

in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability.

If the move would also be part of a larger relocation plan this is someth

ing we would endeavour to

assist you with throughout the recruitment process. You will be working with an excellent team who

will value your contribution and an excellent salary, work life balance and benefits package are

available.

For more information o

n this position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like

guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

Magic Circle firms offer junior lawyers excellent exposure to first class training, high quality work and amazing salaries. With world renowned expertise in the asset finance sector our client places great importance on its London office. With a focus on aviation finance the team are looking to expand with an exceptional candidate that will aid and contribute to the company’s growth.

A recognised expert in his field the managing partner of the firm has breadths of experience in both commercial and corporate finance having acted on behalf of international and start-up airlines, international banks and lessors on a variety of transactions. Often aviation finance case-loads can be focused on document heavy finance transactions however this role offers a unique variety of work.

The candidate is expected to have between 1 and 3 years of experience within the asset finance sector and be England and Wales qualified. Candidates with aviation finance experience will be preferred however this is not essential. If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with the company and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. If the move would also be part of a larger relocation plan this is something we would endeavour to assist you with throughout the recruitment process. You will be working with an excellent team who will value your contribution and an excellent salary, work life balance and benefits package are available.

For more information on this position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

In an ever-busy litigation market our client is thriving, expanding their international offices and consistently attracting new, well-known clients.

A prestigious firm who continually work on high profile cases, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly alongside a well-respected partner, an expert in the sector. The team are repeatedly noted for their work on trade disputes, as well as thhe financing and regulation of commodities, and as the firm grows internationally, they are keen to develop their team, and their following in London.

Our client is keen to speak to a passionate and driven newly qualified or junior solicitor with experience in the shipping or commodities sector. Acting for shippers, traders and banks, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload with a focus on the sale and purchase of bulk products and metals, working on behalf of commodity traders, insurers producers and financiers.

For more information on the position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

The aviation finance sector is extremely busy at current and with recent developments around London the industry is set to continue in its success. As the firm’s caseloads swell and many of the larger firms find themselves partaking in excessively long hours to meet the caseloads our client offer a rare opportunity to achieve the right balance.

Working with a number of internationally leading lessors, banks and financial institutions  client are reaping success in the industry. Their work covers a broad spectrum of finance matters and you will occasionally be assisting on jet finance, as well as some general finance matters. A medium sized team, protected by the brand of their firm, associates are given hands-on access to their case-load and are given the chance to shine with their clients from the beginning.

Situated in spectacular offices in the city of London and with a great office environment and excellent culture they are looking for someone whom they can grow through their career to become an integral part of the team. Due to the structure of the team you will be a England and Wales, Irish, or Australian qualified solicitor with 0 to 4 years of experience; some of which is dealing with aviation finance transactions.

You will be working with an excellent team who will value your contribution. An excellent salary, work life balance and benefits package are available.

For more information on the position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

In an ever-changing market for P&I clubs 2019 is so far proving a strong year. A valued hub for our client, Hong Kong continues its reputation as a world leader with the fifth busiest container port globally and nearly 3,000 vessels named on the Hong Kong Shipping register. As one of the world leading P&I groups providing excellent advice on a broad range of P&I insurance disputes our client is bolstering success with growing offices and a growing client base internationally.

Claims executive jobs in P&I clubs are often seen as a valued alternative for a lawyer in the Shipping sector, offering a more hands on approach and arguably a more relaxed culture than that of a law firm. As a leading marine insurer our client is looking to expand their Hong Kong claims team with the addition of a claims executive.

The company offers first-hand experience of the shipping industry with the potential to work on both P&I and FD&D claims. As a claims executive you would be the first port of call for all claims and throughout the process would be in direct contact with the ship-owner.

The candidate will be expected to work in close accordance with the claims manager and due to the nature of the role it is ideal that you speak fluent Mandarin or Cantonese. The role would ideally suit someone with 9 years of both wet and dry shipping experience. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.

As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with this company and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. If the move would also be part of a larger relocation this is also something we would endeavour to assist you with throughout the recruitment process. You will be working with an exceptional team who will value your contribution and an excellent salary and benefits package will be available.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step of your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

The in-house world offers lawyers the opportunity to work in collegiate environments with the additional opportunity to create a stable work/life balance. We are delighted to be working with our client, a leading logistics group, in their search for a senior legal counsel to join them in Singapore.

Our client, a highly important and historic logistics group, places an important emphasis on culture and highly values their employees across the world. Career development is supported and encouraged, and this role offers the chosen candidate the opportunity to progress their career in a warm and engaging environment. Moreover, our client is keen to hire a lawyer who is seeking a long-term position at the company, and thus is wholly focused on hiring a lawyer who has a strong desire to work for them.

Our client is one of the most impressive global logistics groups in Singapore and works across the APAC region. The chosen candidate will be given the opportunity to work across our client’s practice areas including M&A, transport and employment law in delivering exceptional advice to the group’s management in the APAC region. Moreover, this position offers travel within South-East Asia to the groups neighbouring offices and clients. Finally, this position, because of its seniority, offers the chosen candidate the opportunity to mentor and develop more junior members of the team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced lawyer in private practice or already in-house looking to move into an established and well run legal team.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of qualified experience and living and working in the APAC region looking to join a thriving and growing in-house team in Singapore. Candidates with both contentious and non-contentious backgrounds will be considered equally. Additionally, fluency in an Asian language, in addition to English is highly desired.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact James Candappa at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

International trade is a foundational underpinning of the ever more global and interconnected world we live in. With an ever more complex and challenging environment there has been an increase in demand for well-trained and ambitious newly qualified shipping associates wanting to develop their careers at leading firms.

Our client, a highly regarded international firm with world renowned partners, has a particular expertise in the marine sector and is regularly called upon to act on the most complex and sensitive contentious matters. The practice has been involved in numerous industry leading cases and acts for insurers, oil majors and commodities traders in resolving their exceptionally challenging disputes.

The practice frequently appears in the commercial court alongside representing clients in arbitration under all the major international rules, including ICC and LCIA and under sector focused rules including GAFTA and LMAA. The ideal candidate will have a desire and drive to succeed alongside our clients' leading lawyers in assisting them in their complex and rewarding cases.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales newly qualified solicitor with shipping experience gained during their training contract.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

Aviation finance is a valued and necessary element of the aviation industry. With airlines and lessors increasingly relying on finance to expand and modernise their fleets, being a finance lawyer is a rewarding and stimulating career. Our client is seeking a junior to mid-level asset finance associate to join them in London to contribute to their already strong and industry recognised practice.

In an ever-changing market, the asset finance sector has seen significant growth especially in London and as such the opportunity to work in a market-leading team with young and motivated partners is particularly unusual and exciting in equal measure. Our longstanding clients’ asset finance team are rising stars in the sector, and as such are looking for associates with the same drive and motivation to further propel their asset finance offering.

Our client is a premier international firm with an exceptionally strong asset finance practice. The team, led by an inspirational partner, is ranked as a top firm for aviation finance and leasing. The practice is exceptionally busy and acts for a vast array financiers and lessors across the market including both global institutions and airlines. Moreover, there is an opportunity to work with the firm’s market leading rail team.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting abilities and be a robust negotiator. Our client is willing to offer the chosen candidate the opportunity to not only work within their strong practice but also to ultimately cultivate and grow their own following. The successful candidate therefore will be willing and able to cultivate excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales aviation finance associate with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience gained from another leading international practice wanting to take an important move in their career. Additionally, experience in aviation finance is preferred, though not mandatory.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on  0203  633  0962.

The commodities markets are a highly important facet of global trade, effecting both food and energy. Moreover, disputes within the sector require, at times, instantaneous solutions, to ensure the successful provision of both hard and soft commodities to the market. We are delighted to be working with our longstanding client, in Singapore, to hire a commodities associate into their team to contribute to their busy practice.

Our client, whilst having an office in Singapore, is a global international firm with a strong reputation in shipping and energy. The team in Singapore, led by prominent and well-known partners, are seeking a commodities litigator with experience in both hard and soft commodities.

The team work across the sector and are regularly involved in multi-jurisdictional disputes for both trade arbitrations including LME, Gafta and FOSFA, in addition to arbitrations subject to ICC, LMIA and SIAC rules. In addition, the team have been involved in numerous high-profile cases involving traders and commodities houses in relation to losses, exposures and claims.

The position also offers non-contentious exposure in advising ship owners, and operators in relation drafting contracts for carriage of goods by sea. Finally, the opportunity to lead business development across the region is welcomed and desired.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified associate with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience and ideally already have had some exposure to commodities litigation, although those currently working within shipping will be accepted.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

The in-house world offers lawyers the opportunity to work on varied and diverse work alongside having a stable work/life balance. Our client, a leading shipowner, with an exceptionally large and diverse fleet is widely regarded as a pre-eminent force within the shipping arena. With a growing charterer base, the relationships that the group nurtures ensure they are universally seen as a leading light within the shipping world.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be representing our client in their search for a legal counsel in London. Alongside a strong bench of work, career development is valued and supported. Moreover, our client is seeking lawyers that can adapt their work processes and undertake work in new practice areas, while being able to work autonomously with minimal support.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail alongside possessing strong commercial awareness. In addition, the ideal candidate should be willing to take a leadership position in managing and developing more junior members of the growing and ambitious team.

The chosen candidate will work across our client’s non-contentious offering and will therefore be involved in the drafting and negotiating of loan agreements for vessel acquisition, negotiation of commercial agreements, including charterparty, offshore supply and vessel sale and purchase agreements.

The ideal candidate will have a shipping transactional background and therefore will have extensive practice ship finance experience. Our client is seeking an associate with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience seeking a new challenge in a thriving and growing in-house shipping legal team.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

The regions offer lawyers the chance to complete high quality work while at the same time being able to benefit from a better work/life balance and hands on experience. Our client, a well-known and highly ranked international firm is seeking a shipping litigator looking to move to their Liverpool office.

Liverpool, a former capital of culture and a historic shipping hub, is a thriving city with much to offer. Additionally, the office in Liverpool has a collegial atmosphere with a friendly and warm culture centred around career development.

The successful candidate will have a shipping background and therefore be familiar with the sector. Experience working with P&I Clubs is preferred, in addition to being comfortable working with major shipping groups, ports and terminals. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be familiar with dry shipping disputes, including bills of lading and vessel arrests.

Wadkins Associates are seeking an England and Wales associate with up to 4 years’ post qualification experience within shipping litigation. Crucially, the successful candidate will have a desire to develop and grow a practice in Liverpool alongside well respected and motivated colleagues.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact Piers Riley at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

With significant changes and development in the shipping sector, it is an exciting specialism to pursue. Our client, a leading international firm, with an unrivalled shipping footprint is seeking a paralegal to join their team in Newcastle. The practice is well known across the market and has an industry ranked partner leading the team giving you access to high quality work. In addition, the position does offer the potential of a training contract for the right candidate.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the shipping world and have experience in assisting in cases covering both dry and wet shipping litigation. The team work across charterparty and bills of lading disputes in addition to ship management agreements and shipbuilding contracts. Our client, for the right candidate, is willing to offer the chosen individual the opportunity to train and qualify as an England and Wales solicitor after successfully working as a paralegal for them. 

The successful candidate will work within the firm’s highly respected Newcastle team assisting on cases and learning as much as they can about the shipping sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and good organisational skills alongside demonstrating a strong desire to develop new skills and advance their knowledge within the shipping arena.

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact Piers Riley at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

The P&I world offers lawyers the opportunity to be at the heart of the shipping world while at the same time being afforded a more reasonable work/life balance. Our client is a well-known P&I Club and is widely regarded to be at the forefront of development in the Club world. We have a very strong and collaborative relationship with our client and wholly understand their vision and growth ambitions.

Our client’s core values of communication and collaboration act as foundational principles. In addition, development and training is exceptionally important to our client and they support, where necessary, individuals undertaking professional qualifications as well as holding soft skills sessions. Our client is offering the chosen candidate an exceptional opportunity to grow and develop within their very friendly and supportive team.

The ideal candidate will be capable in independently managing claims files and member relationships autonomously in addition to being able to prepare club circulars. Moreover, the ability to work across the Club and therefore be able to effectively and skilfully liaise with underwriters, department managers and directors is highly desired. Crucially, the successful candidate will be comfortable in handling P&I Defence claims, reviewing contracts and working with the reinsurance team.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified solicitor with shipping law experience looking to work in a growing and highly successful P&I Club. Additionally, there is the potential of relatively fast career progression. 

For more information on the position; to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact Piers Riley at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

Aviation finance is a dynamic and stimulating element of the finance world. Aviation finance affords associates the opportunity to specialise in a unique category of the broader finance sector. Our client, a leading US firm, is seeking an outstanding junior associate to join their team in London.

US firms offer lawyers the opportunity to work on market leading transactions alongside the prospect of great culture and exceptional pay. With renowned expertise in aviation finance, our client’s London office is seeking an asset finance solicitor who focuses on aviation finance. Our client is looking to expand their aviation finance team with an exceptional candidate that will aid and contribute to the team and its growth.

The firm has a preeminent London practice that is wholly focused on aviation finance. The London team frequently advises on numerous cross-border leasing and sale and purchase transactions. Moreover, the team continually acts for banks, lessors and operators, in both London and across all the important finance centres.

The team in London is led by industry recognised practitioners who are universally regarded as the most important aviation finance lawyers in the market. The successful candidate must be willing and able to wholly utilise the platform offered by our client to work on some of the markets most valued transactions.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified solicitor with up to 2 years of post-qualification finance experience gained from another leading US or international firm. Experience in aviation finance is highly desired for this position as the successful candidate must have demonstrable interest in the aviation sector.

As Wadkins Associates have  an exceptional working relationship with this US firm, in London and across the US and the APAC region we  are able  to  ensure  you  represent  yourself to  the  best  of  your  ability. 

For  more  information  on  the  position;  to  discuss  the  market  and  opportunities;  or  if  you  would  like  guidance  on  the  next  step  in  your  career,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on  0203  633  0962.

Are you looking for a more relaxed working environment that still offers high quality work and outstanding progression opportunities? Whilst everyone knows the benefits of working for a P&I club, the more relaxed working environment, the daily client interactions and the package benefits- it is rare that we see an opportunity where your skillset would advance at the same rate; where the salary levels are in competition; and where you see the same complexity of work that you would expect in private practice.

It is with this in mind that Wadkins  Associates  are  excited  to  offer  an  opportunity  to  work  for  an  outstanding,  globally  renowned  P&I  club  in  Oslo.    Our  client  have  a  global  reputation  for  being  a  modern  and  innovative  P&I  club  and  therefore  this  is  a  rare  position  to  bring  to  the  market. 

As  one  of  the  leading  companies  in  the  marine  insurance  sector,  this  position  will  provide  the  successful  candidate  with  the  chance  to  assist  hands  on  on  a  multitude  of  claims,  both  P&I  and  FD&D.  As  a   Claims  Executive,  your  role will  focus  primarily  on  FD&D  operations therefore experience  in  dry  shipping litigation is  a  necessity  for  this  position.     

Our  client  places  a  real  emphasis  on  continued  professional  development,  encouraging  and  aiding  their  employees  in  this  regard, which provides  an  interesting  opportunity  for  an  individual  with  a  strong  desire  to  advance  their  career.  If you are an England  and  Wales  qualified shipping litigation lawyer with  1 to 6 years of experience then please do get in touch.  

For  more  information  on  the  position,  to  discuss  the  market  and  opportunities;  or  if  you  would  like  guidance  on  the  next  step  in  your  career,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact  Wadkins Associates  on  0203  633  0962. 

When you’re at the top of the legal 500 it can often seem there’s nowhere else to go to improve your career; our client are shattering that premise. Building a team of the most exceptional litigators in the market, their size doesn’t stop them as they continue to break down doors as to what private practice can offer for a career in shipping law.

Over the last few years they have built an outstanding team comprising of associates and partners from the worlds leading law firms. Their clients include major oil and gas companies, trading houses and shipowners meaning their case load consists of broad, high quality and complex disputes. A significant portion of their work is international in nature with constant instructions from Greece, Singapore and the Nordic Region.

They present the best to clients and expect the best of their associates, you will be passed across clients from the leading partners in the field and so are expected to shine with your technical ability and excellence in shipping law. The primary business need at the moment is within shipping litigation, with a number of large casualty cases and charterparty disputes currently on their books however as big cases come in you will be exposed to broader litigation in commodities and offshore.

You will be a motivated and success driven individual with an eye for detail and a strong foundation in shipping litigation law. If you are looking for a role that will drive you towards a very well renumerated partnership and a role that will expose you to some of the most groundbreaking cases in the sector; this is a rare and sought after vacancy so we recommend acting fast.

Wadkins Associates client are looking to hear from England and Wales qualified lawyers with 5 or more years of experience in shipping litigation, if you have this, experience running your own cases and a determination to thrive then we look forward to hearing from you.

We work exclusively for this client so if you do have any questions please get in touch on 0203 633 0962.

Highly regarded for their aviation finance practice our client is seeking a lawyer to add to their growing team in London. Aviation finance affords lawyers the opportunity to work on a diverse array of transactions and our client offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work on transactions originating from all the aviation finance centres of the world.

Boutique opportunities within aviation finance are particularly rare. The chance to work in a collaborative, relaxed and informal environment while performing the most complex and high-quality work is an exceptionally attractive opportunity. Our longstanding client has worked on market-leading transactions for both listed and private companies in the aviation sector. Moreover, our client thoroughly understands their industry and is thus able to wholly understand their clients' needs in a commercial context.

Our client is a universally respected boutique firm with a strong and growing finance practice. The firm is frequently called upon to advise on both purchase and leasing matters for their varied client base covering both commercial aircraft and personal use private jets. The firm additionally works on complex debt deals and emergency operating leases.

The chosen candidate will be offered an excellent opportunity to work alongside important names in the finance world in addition to a healthy work/life balance and good career prospects. Our client is also known in the market to be collegiate and highly values teamwork and comradery.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified solicitor with 1 to 5 years of post-qualification finance experience. Moreover, knowledge of the aviation finance sector is desired as this position is highly specialised.

Aviation finance is an exciting and vibrant facet of asset finance. With airlines being ever more reliant on lessors to finance their continually increasing fleet size, the need for smart and determined finance lawyers to facilitate these transactions is fundamental. Our client, a premier international firm is seeking an outstanding associate to join them in their office in Hamburg to add value to their exceptional German finance bench.

Our client not only offers an exceptional opportunity for capable lawyers to work at the forefront of the asset finance sector but also, a collaborative environment where the entire team works in unison. Our longstanding client is seeking not only a strong lawyer but also an individual that will work with the team on business development to local and international clients. Moreover, our client’s team is led by one of the most important finance lawyers in the sector and the opportunity therefore to work alongside him is undoubtedly one not to be ignored.

Our client’s exceptional team in Hamburg is led eminent practitioners who are widely regarded as the most influential in Germany. Because our client has offices globally, the opportunity to work on varied, unusual and first-of-its-kind deals is on offer. Moreover, the asset finance group, as a norm, represents sovereign wealth funds, ECA’s and important financial institutions across Europe.

The chosen candidate will work with the team in their award-winning transactions and the ideal candidate will be confident in in taking a lead in their work and importantly, our client offers excellent support in developing and progressing their associates’ careers.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales solicitor with up to 4 years’ post qualification experience. Additionally, experience in asset finance and particularly aviation finance is desired, as is the ability to communicate in German.

For  more  information  on  the  position;  to  discuss  the  market  and  opportunities;  or  if  you  would  like  guidance  on  the  next  step  in  your  career,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on  0203  633  0962.

Aircraft leasing is an important facet of the aviation industry with many of the world’s leading airlines increasingly relying on lessors to fulfil their aircraft needs, especially with regards to fluctuating demand and changing market conditions.

Our client is a global leader in aviation leasing, with one of the largest commercial fleets. Moreover, our client operates a diversified portfolio with an exceptional array of young aircraft, including a number of 787 Dreamliners, in addition to a substantial Airbus fleet. Our client also has an unparalleled work/life balance and places a genuine emphasis on people development to ensure they get the most out of their team. The team has also been awarded many awards for their contribution to the aviation finance sector. Finally, our client ensures that they are not only the strongest lessor in the market, but crucially places an emphasis on retention for their employees.

Our client, a highly regarded lessor, headquartered in Dublin, is seeking a motivated and ambitious finance solicitor to provide expert counsel and advice to the firm’s executives. The ideal candidate will be capable in handling and managing a broad array of transactional agreements covering lease contracts, restructurings and maintenance. Additionally, the position involves litigation and disputes where the successful candidate will manage and coordinate with outside counsel.

Our client is focused on attracting lawyers that are self-starters, detail-oriented and importantly have a hunger to thrive and succeed. Moreover, the successful candidate will to be at the forefront of aircraft leasing where your work will be recognised in major industry publications.

As Wadkins Associates  have  a very strong relationship with this aviation lessor, combined with our unrivalled expertise  in  the  sector  we  will  are able  to  assist  you  to  ensure  you  represent  yourself to  the  best  of  your  ability.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ post qualification experience in asset finance, particularly aircraft leasing, gained from leading international firms and be looking for an exciting position in Dublin.

For  more  information  on  the  position;  to  discuss  the  market  and  opportunities;  or  if  you  would  like  guidance  on  the  next  step  in  your  career,  please  do  not  hesitate  to  contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on  0203  633  0962.

It is with great excitement, to advertise an exclusive opportunity for an aviation litigation solicitor who is fluent in Arabic to work for one of the leading firms in this market in their London office. This is a rare opportunity to work with an industry renowned team, within a world leading firm.

This role will entail a wide and varied workload, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on a range of claims from cargo claims to baggage and aircraft damage cases and personal injury. Additionally, there is the opportunity to work on high value cases alongside the wider team in addition to independently managing your own cases.

The chosen candidate will be expected to have at least one year of experience working as an aviation litigator solicitor within reputable firm, in addition to having a genuine desire to pursue this area of law. However, candidates that are newly qualified but have gained aviation litigation experience during their training will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified solicitor with up to two years’ post qualification experience and crucially be fluent in Arabic and have experience in aviation disputes.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

The asset finance market is in growth mode with a great deal of sophisticated work available, from mergers and acquisitions to restructurings. The focus for the recent growth is the explosion of activity in the emerging markets and thus it is an exciting time for the industry.

A unique and highly desirable asset finance position has arisen at a Magic Circle firm in London. Our client, an award-winning, tier one, Magic Circle firm is capitalising on the ignited market and is looking for an ambitious lawyer to contribute to its already substantial success. The team is led by one of the most important individuals in asset finance and the opportunity to learn and develop is therefore unsurpassed.

The opportunity to work within a Magic Circle team will provide the chosen lawyer excellent exposure in an exceptional environment within the elite of the asset finance industry. The team’s work frequently includes offshore installation financing in addition to a number of aircraft financings. In addition, the practice also works on restructuring and insolvency work for all transport asset classes. This position, for the successful candidate, will therefore offer not only high quality work, but also varied and diverse exposure within the asset finance arena.

Our client is looking for a high achieving England and Wales qualified asset finance associate with up to four years’ post qualification experience in complex lease transactions, vessel construction and intricate structured finance work. The ideal candidate will have stellar academics; have trained at a well-regarded international firm and be looking to develop their career.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch at Wadkins Associates on 0203 633 0962.

The aviation industry has many components all operating simultaneously and in union to provide an outstanding service to flyers. Aviation litigation provides a crucial contributory element whereby they advise and resolve complex issues in the sector. Our client, a pre-eminent global firm, is searching for a Mandarin speaking litigator who focuses on aviation disputes in Singapore.

The practice in Singapore is part of a global firm, with a worldwide aviation litigation offering. The team are regularly instructed by major airlines and government entities, often on an urgent notice, to advise on major multi-jurisdictional casualties in addition to attritional loss.  Additionally, the team in Singapore is highly regarded and led by one of the most important names in aviation catastrophe and loss

The successful candidate will have experience in complex regulatory law in addition to having a desire to develop experience in satellite insurance. Our client also offers business development opportunities through a strong platform to engage in presentations to local and global clients.

The ideal candidate will be a common law qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience and crucially be fluent in Mandarin and have experience in aviation disputes

The shipping and international trade sector is experiencing unprecedented change. With an ever more complex and challenging environment there has been an increase in demand for highly qualified mid-level shipping litigators.

Our client is not only an important international firm, it has a particularly significant China practice with enormously experienced practitioners; the successful candidate will work alongside the region’s award-winning tier one partners and will be an important member of the team. The right candidate will have experience in shipping and commodities litigation.

You will be involved in complex commercial litigation and will regularly act for the region’s most significant companies in the insurance market, shipping industry and energy sectors. Moreover, knowledge of international arbitration rules is key for this position; the successful candidate will participate in LCIA, HKIAC, SIAC and LMAA arbitrations.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales or Hong Kong qualified lawyer with at least three years of experience in shipping and commodities litigation.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

Shipping and international trade is undergoing tremendous development. As the industry changes and evolves there has been an increase in demand for experienced mid-level litigators able to rise to the challenges of the ever more complex and varied sector.

Our client, a pre-eminent local Hong Kong firm, has a significant international presence and an equally formidable client following. The team is led by exceptionally experienced and industry recognised practitioners and the chosen candidate will work alongside our client’s highly ranked partners and be a valued asset to the team.

The successful candidate will be immersed in complex commercial litigation acting for some of the region’s most valued and significant insurance firms, ship operators and energy companies. Moreover, you will have already gained and be willing to advance your knowledge in administering and instructing litigation proceedings and arbitrations.

The ideal candidate will be a common law qualified associate with 3 to 6 years of experience in shipping and trade litigation.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

The P&I world offers outstanding lawyers the opportunity to work with members and independently manage cases. Our client, a well-regarded Club, is seeking a mid to senior lawyer to join them in Oslo with a desire to work with an excellent team accompanied with unrivalled and industry beating benefits.

The ideal candidate will have both dry and wet experience and will have an even split in their workload. Our client, because they operate at a high level, regularly retain work to completion and work on charter party and bills of lading disputes in addition to ship building litigation. Importantly, the ideal candidate will focus on ensuring cost effective resolutions for our clients' members.

The Club provides excellent support and training and ensures steady development. Moreover, the chosen candidate will be viewed as a mentor for the more junior members of the team. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in market development and loss prevention articles.  

The ideal candidate will be lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ experience gained from another P&I Club, law firm or shipping company wanting to develop their club career in Oslo.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

Our client, a leading international law firm, with a noteworthy reputation in the shipping industry, is looking for a commercial litigation associate to contribute to the team in Newcastle. The office’s partners are highly experienced and recognised shipping experts and working with them will no doubt prove to be a rewarding opportunity in the ever complex and constantly evolving shipping sector.

The practice counsels on a variety of shipping contract issues including unsafe port claims, demurrage claims and cargo and shipbuilding disputes. The successful candidate will be willing to fully involve themselves in our clients thriving Newcastle practice and will work across its full offering. Importantly, it is not a prerequisite for the chosen candidate to already be a shipping lawyer, but there must be a desire to pursue it.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate up with up to 3 years’ post qualification experience an enthusiasm and drive to excel in Newcastle.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

Aviation finance is a valued and necessary facet of the aviation industry. With airlines and lessors increasingly relying on finance to expand and develop their fleets, being a finance lawyer is a rewarding and stimulating career. Our client is seeking an excellent mid to senior associate to join them in their aviation team in London to contribute to their already strong and industry recognised practice.

Our client is a premier international firm with an exceptionally strong finance practice. Moreover, the team is ranked as a top firm for aviation finance and leasing. The practice is exceptionally busy and acts for a vast array financiers and lessors across the market including both global institutions and airlines. Finally, the team regularly work with new entrants to the market.

The chosen candidate will have strong drafting abilities and be a robust negotiator. Additionally, as this position is for an established associate, there is a clear route to partnership. The successful candidate therefore will be willing and able to cultivate excellent working relationships with colleagues and clients alike.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales aviation finance associate with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience gained from another leading international practice wanting to take an important move in their career.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

The asset finance market is in growth mode with a great deal of sophisticated work available, from mergers and acquisitions to restructurings. A unique and highly desirable asset finance position has arisen at a leading Band 1 firm. Our clients award-winning team is capitalising on the ignited market and is looking for a lawyer to contribute to its already substantial success. 

This opportunity to work within one of the most highly regarded firms will provide you with excellent exposure in an exceptional environment within the elite of the asset finance industry. The firm’s asset finance team is a world leader and highly regarded on this platform. You will have the opportunity to interact and work alongside prominent private equity funds, export credit agencies, international institutions and leading investment banks. Your deals will be at the forefront of the industry with many first-of-its-kind transactions.  

Our client is looking for a high achieving England and Wales qualified asset finance associate with up to 3 years’ post qualification experience in complex lease transactions, vessel construction and intricate structured finance work. The ideal candidate will have strong academics, have trained at a well-regarded international firm and be looking to develop their career within a leading team.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

Shipping litigation has become more complex and intricate in recent years with disputes becoming ever more challenging. As such, there is a particular focus on attracting and retaining determined mid-level associates with aspirations for partnership.

Our client is seeking an ambitious senior associate to work alongside the firms leading shipping litigation partners in continuing their growth in London. The team is regularly instructed on a multitude of disputes ranging from marine collisions to general shipbuilding contractual disputes at trial or in arbitration.

Our client is looking for candidates wanting to develop and progress their career at the firm and as such client contact and business development opportunities are available. The chosen candidate must be familiar with arbitrations under numerous rules including but not limited to ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA and SCIA. Crucially, our client is offering the successful candidate the prospect of working across the breadth and depth of their thriving shipping litigation practice in London.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with at least 6 years’ post qualification experience with substantial shipping litigation and arbitration experience gained from another international firm.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

The P&I Club world is undergoing transformation. Investment in technology and legal team growth means that working and developing your legal career in-house will provide you with challenging and diverse work. Moreover, an emphasis on a collegiate environment coupled with a warm atmosphere undoubtedly means that for the successful candidate, this opportunity is ideal.

Our client is one of the largest Clubs and has a global footprint. They are seeking a shipping lawyer to work in their Tokyo office, alongside the already established legal team, to contribute and add value to the group and to the Club globally. The chosen candidate will work across FD&D disputes and regularly handle charterparty disputes and bills of lading issues.

The Japan office is principally involved in FD&D and frequently advises on numerous insurance disputes for a growing number of shipowners and charterers and our client has a historic reputation in the Clubs world.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ experience in shipping law and preferably have knowledge and experience of dry disputes. Additionally, the chosen candidate ideally must want to live and work in Tokyo and take advantage of all the city has to offer.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

Our client, a well-regarded Club, is seeking a junior claims handler to join them in London with a desire to work with an excellent team accompanied with unrivalled and industry beating benefits.

We are delighted to be working with our client, a pre-eminent P&I Club, to hire a junior claims handler into their team in London.

The position is an exceptional opportunity. Working with our client’s in a hands-on capacity where learning, training and development is at the forefront, the chosen candidate will be given the chance to truly develop a career and specialism within wet claims.

The ideal candidate will already have gained experience in managing wet claims, from commencement to completion, and be therefore willing to take further steps in not only working within our clients’ engaging and welcoming team, but also working independently.

The successful candidate will have at least three years’ work experience within wet shipping claims, and either be a qualified solicitor or an experienced claims handler coming from another P&I Club.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

The in-house world offers lawyers the opportunity to work in collegiate environments with the additional opportunity to create a stable work/life balance. We are delighted to be working with our client, a leading logistics group, in their search for a senior legal counsel to join them in Singapore.

Our client is one of the most impressive global logistics groups in Singapore and works across the APAC region. The chosen candidate will be given the opportunity to work across our client’s practice areas including M&A, transport and employment in delivering exceptional advice to the group’s management in the APAC region.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced lawyer in private practice or already in-house looking to move into an established legal team of an important global logistics group. Additionally, our client prefers candidates with a litigious background, as the team regularly instruct outside counsel on matters and experience here is preferred, though not a prerequisite to be considered.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience and living and working in the APAC region looking to join a thriving and growing in-house team in Singapore. Finally, fluency in an Asian language is desired.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

Singapore offers excellent lawyers the opportunity to work in a region that is widely viewed as one of the world’s most important and valued finance centres. Our client is seeking to hire a junior trade finance associate to join their team in Singapore to work in the region’s most exciting and industry noteworthy deals.

Our client has one of the most highly regarded offerings in Singapore and works across the energy space in the APAC region. Our client’s partners are highly ranked across all the industry directories and are focusing on expanding their already strong bench in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in structured trade finance in addition to having a ship finance profile. The team has an exceptionally broad client base including large international banks and trading groups and represents them across a range of bilateral and syndicated financings covering maritime and commodity assets.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales associate with 2 to 5 years post qualification experience. Trade finance experience is desired although excellent candidates without will not be disadvantaged. Crucially, a desire to build a career in Singapore in an excellent finance team is necessary.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

Asset Finance is thriving. With important development and investment in the sector, namely from lessors, coupled with recent spikes in deal activity, notably in aviation finance, participating in this field is highly rewarding. Our client is seeking a junior to mid-level aviation finance solicitor to join their highly successful team in London as they actively develop and expand their platform in London.

Our client has a well-established bench in London. With a diverse following, from independent investment firms to ECAs, the prospect of varied and diverse work is available. Moreover, our client has an exceptionally international profile, with both clients and offices across the globe. Additionally, our client has a rolling stock practice and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved.  

The ideal candidate will be developing strong aviation experience and have a desire to work at the forefront of the sector and importantly be eager and committed to contributing to our client’s growing and exceptionally busy practice. The successful candidate will be given a platform to develop their skills in one of the industry’s most respected and highly ranked asset finance teams.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales associate with 2 to 5 years post qualification experience. Knowledge of the aviation finance sector is highly desired for this coveted position.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

In-house roles continue to be popular both in London and internationally with the offer of a broader case-load, a more commercial influence and, often, a better work life balance. Though seemingly rare in the market, there has been a growth in activity in-house within the last month and Wadkins Associates are excited to bring a new in-house role to the market.

Our client is a global ship management company with a stellar reputation within the industry. Their in-house legal team has steadily grown over the last few years and they are now looking to add a new legal counsel to focus on ship finance law. As well as the typical loan and security agreements and charterparty agreements, the successful candidate will also gain exposure to some M&A and securitisation work.

A global company, their legal team in London consists of excellent lawyers hired from some of the top law firms in the shipping sector, and as they grow they are looking to maintain their reputation with an England and Wales qualified lawyer with 3 to 5 years of post qualification experience within the sector. Ideally, the successful individual will be from a reputable law firm and be able to draft and review documentation with minimal supervision.

To discuss this position in more detail or for a confidential conversation about the market in general please give us a call on 0203 633 0962.

The rail industry is undergoing tremendous developments. With immense infrastructure projects underway, such as HS2, the opportunity to work within a sector where your efforts manifest in structures that are utilised and needed is undoubtedly rewarding. Our client is seeking a junior associate to join their rapidly expanding team in London as they work in the industry’s most exciting developments.

Our client is universally regarded to operate the sectors’ most important and high-profile rail groups. The chosen candidate will report to two industry heavyweights, both highly respected and award winning. Additionally, they place an emphasis on career and practice development.

The team work across a broad spectrum of the rail industry. Within rolling stock, they advise operators on procurement in addition to disputes that may later arise. On the regulation side, the team are trusted advisors to both TfL and Heathrow on their regulatory schemes. The successful candidate will have experience in commercial contracts in addition to wanting to work within a highly proficient infrastructure team. Our client is also offering the opportunity to work within the aviaition finance team.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with at least 1 years’ post-qualification experience. Finally, the chosen candidate need not have rail experience or exposure, though there must be an interest and desire to work in this growing sector. 

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

Aviation finance is a stimulating facet of the finance world. With airlines increasingly relying on finance to continue expanding their fleet and lessors playing an ever more important role in the sector, the opportunity to work in the industry is highly rewarding.

Our client, a preeminent US firm, is seeking an outstanding associate to join their office in London. The team is widely regarded as one of the most important in the market and they regularly act for banking groups, export credit agencies in addition to private equity groups. The team frequently work on first-of its-kind transactions and as such the chosen candidate will be exposed to excellence.

The ideal candidate will have trained at another important practice and therefore be willing and able to develop their career with our client. Moreover, the successful candidate will work alongside the team’s award-winning team in winning and delivering on significant mandates.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with up to 2 years' post-qualification finance experience gained from another leading US or international firm. Experience in aviation finance is not a prerequisite for this position, although it is welcomed.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

In-house roles are relatively rare and present a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skillset, advise on business functions and step away from the growing pressures of private practice.

We are excited to be working on a new, in-house opportunity in Singapore. Our client, an aviation lessor with a global presence, are looking to expand their team. Our client pride themselves on their unrivalled market knowledge and relationships within the aviation sector.

The successful candidate will be part of the management of the the 10 strong legal team in Singapore. In addition the chosen candidate will work on transactional documents such as leasing and finance agreements, the sale and purchase of aircraft, and be involved in general legal and corporate matters.

They are looking to grow their team with a lawyer with at least 6 years of aviation finance legal experience from a leading law firm. Moreover, the successful candidate will have high levels of proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin. This is an excellent opportunity to step in house and a good package is available for the right candidate.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

With significant changes and development in the shipping sector, it is an exciting specialism to pursue. Our client, a leading international P&I Club, is seeking a claims executive to work within their highly regarded team in London in the Americas and European Syndicate.

The ideal candidate will already have some experience working in P&I claims and therefore be familiar with the processes. Moreover, the successful candidate will be able to work according to our clients’ procedures and as such be able provide advice and guidance to Members where necessary.

Additionally, the chosen individual will work and assist in the development of Syndicate Assistants in ensuring all work is managed appropriately. Finally, the selected candidate will be involved in article writing and presentations on behalf of the Club.

The ideal candidate will be a law graduate with at least 2 years’ experience working at another P&I Club in a claims role.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

Cargo insurance is vital and necessary. With the continual need for goods to be transported globally, the requirement for insurers only grows. We are delighted to be working with our client, a Lloyds syndicate, to hire a junior claims handler into their team in London.

The position is an exceptional opportunity. Working with our client’s in a hands-on capacity where learning, training and development is at the forefront, the chosen candidate will be given the chance to truly develop a career and specialism within marine and hull insurance.

The ideal candidate will already have some experience gained managing claims, from commencement to completion, preferably within the hull and machinery and cargo arena and be therefore willing to take further steps in not only working within our clients’ engaging and welcoming team, but also working independently.

The successful candidate will have at least one years’ work experience within the field and report directly to our clients’ deputy director where they will be given expert guidance and development.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

Our client is a world leading firm led by highly influential and engaging partners with a focus on development and growth. With the future wholly in mind, our client is focused on bringing enthusiastic and focused asset finance associates willing to work alongside the entire team in delivering creative and innovative solutions to their growing client base.

The ideal candidate will have a growing expertise in ship finance and be willing to further progress and develop their career. The team have a broad ship finance offering and regularly act for a variety of export credit agencies and banks.

The practice additionally represents owners, operators and shipbuilders in securing and delivering transactions for their clients. Moreover, the team have an aviation finance practice which is growing at a rapid pace.

The chosen candidate will be an England and Wales finance associate with 2 to 5 years’ post qualification experience gained from another leading international firm. Moreover, the successful candidate will have demonstrable interest in ship finance law.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

The shipping world is in the midst of a steady growth period. Our client has one of the most significant finance teams in the industry and are seeking an experienced mid-level asset finance associate looking to progress into an of counsel position at a leading global firm.

With a diverse following, from independent investment firms to multi-national finance institutions, the prospect of varied and diverse work is available. Our client in London works alongside their global counterparts in delivering a variety of transactions from superyacht refinancing’s to private equity loans into shipowners.  

Our client’s ship finance team is led by four of the world’s most foremost practitioners, widely recognised and lauded for their work, the opportunity to join them in further developing their team is undoubtedly coveted. Moreover, our client also has a substantial aviation finance practice which is currently being further developed.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales associate with at least 6 years’ post qualification experience. Moreover, strong experience across asset finance, and particularly ship finance is necessary for this position.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

The opportunity to work with our client and be at the forefront of the industry’s development is exceptionally exciting and unusual. Our client, a well-known company, is seeking an outstanding senior associate looking to work at a prestigious transport group in Geneva where career development and progress is valued.

The chosen candidate will liaise with the broader legal functions of the company, especially compliance and competition, to ensure that their interests are taken into account in corporate development and commercial projects.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be comfortable and proficient in providing counsel and guidance on the legal implications of transactional and operational matters to management and different company departments.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified lawyer with 3 to 6 years’ post qualification finance experience with a concentration on shipping transactions gained from a leading international law firm.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

Our client, a highly regarded international firm, has a particular expertise in the marine sector and is regularly called upon to act in the most complex and sensitive contentious matters. The practice has been involved in numerous industry leading cases and acts for traders, energy and shipping companies in resolving their exceptionally challenging disputes.

The team frequently appears in the Commercial Court alongside representing clients in arbitration under all the major international rules, including the LCIA in London and the HKIAC in Hong Kong. Additionally, the practice has strong sector strength and regularly are instructed in FOSFA and GAFTA arbitrations.

Given the strength of the team, the successful candidate will be strong academically but crucially be entrepreneurial and a self-starter willing to contribute and further develop our client’s excellent team.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience looking to advance their career at one of the world’s preeminent shipping firms.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Kelly Wadkins on 0203 633 0962.

Piraeus offers people the ability to have stimulating work alongside living in a highly desirable Mediterranean location. Our client, a well-regarded P&I Club is seeking an individual with experience in handling both P&I and FDD claims to work in their team in Piraeus.

The chosen candidate will be fully proficient in managing wet and dry claims in the Greek market. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be fluent in Greek, well connected in the Greek shipping sector and have achieved some legal education.

The successful candidate will work dealing with members’ collision claims on the wet side in addition to construction disputes on the dry side. Additionally, the chosen candidate will be expected to be a committed and hardworking member of the team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in other leading P&I Clubs in Greece and in the broader European market. Additionally, it is not a prerequisite to be admitted be qualified for this position.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 0962.

With the energy world continuing to expand at a pace there has subsequently been an increase in demand for litigation lawyers able to manage the ever more complex disputes that arise. Our client, a highly regarded international firm, with a global footprint, is seeking a senior associate to join the practice in London.

Our client’s team in London is led by a widely respected partner who advises on disputes across the world. The team in London concentrate on oil and gas disputes and work on a vast array of the associated proceedings including pricing arbitrations and supply disputes.

The ideal candidate will have arbitration experience, particularly in London, Geneva and Singapore, and therefore will be familiar with the various rules. Moreover, the successful candidate will ideally be willing to take a leadership role within the team and will be actively supported in growing a practice.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post qualification energy disputes experience gained from another leading international law firm.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

Dubai boasts unrivalled economic growth and continues to be regarded as a key financial centre. With a favourable quality of life coupled with complex work coming from throughout the region the opportunity to work in Dubai is not to be missed. Our client, a renowned firm in the Middle East is seeking an associate to join their finance team in Dubai.

With an excellent reputation within the UAE and beyond our client offers the successful candidate an unrivalled opportunity to develop a ship finance practice in the region. Our client regularly works on big ticket transactions, representing both shipowners and financiers alike.

The chosen candidate will be willing to work across our client’s finance practice and will be a recognised and valued member of the team. Moreover, business development is welcomed as our client is seeking an outstanding associate to further bolster their team.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with 2 to 6 years of post-qualification experience gained from another leading international firm.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

A boutique practice offers ambitious lawyers the opportunity to be actively involved in running cases independently in addition to working as part of an expert team. Our client, a highly regarded practice with an exceptionally regarded senior leadership team, is seeking a junior associate to join their team in London.

Our client has a broad offering in London with both a dry and wet practice representing P&I Clubs, ship owners and operators in addition to trading groups and brokers. The ideal candidate will have shipping experience and be wanting to develop their career in a specialised practice.

The successful candidate will work on both P&I and FDD matters and be instructed on disputes involving charterparties, bills of lading, contracts of affreightments and cargo claims. Our client offers expert practice development through engaging and supporting the junior associates in their team to progress their legal skills in additional to business development.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience gained from another recognised shipping firm.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Piers Riley on 0203 3663 0962.

The shipping world is in the midst of a resurgence. With new methods of finance being utilised by leading law firms, the opportunity to work within this evolution is not to be missed. Our client has one of the most important ship finance teams in the industry and are seeking a well trained junior associate to join their team in London.

Our client has a well-established bench in London. With a diverse following, from independent investment firms to multi-national finance institutions, the opportunity to work on varied work is available. Moreover, our client has an exceptionally international profile, with clients across the globe.

The ideal candidate will have gained finance experience during their training contract and importantly be eager and committed to contributing to our clients’ growing and exceptionally busy practice. The successful candidate will be given a platform to develop their skills in one of the sectors most valued ship finance teams.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales associate with up to 2 years’ post qualification experience. Knowledge of the ship finance sector is highly desired for this coveted position.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

With significant changes and development in the shipping sector, it is an exciting field to pursue. Our client, a leading international law firm, with an exceptional finance practice, is seeking a shipping paralegal to assist their highly regarded team.

Our client is incredibly busy and are seeking to hire a paralegal into their ship finance team. The successful candidate will be working on ship finance transactions including sale and purchase, vessel registrations and restructurings.

The ideal candidate with be an experienced paralegal, ideally in the ship finance arena and be willing to fully immerse themselves in our clients' busy practice.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

The shipping industry is in the midst of a resurgence. With shipbuilding continuing at a rapid pace and the emergence of sophisticated technologies disrupting the sector, the opportunity to participate in the industry is not only rewarding, it also proves to be ever-changing and evolving.

Our client, a highly regarded firm with a global footprint, is seeking a strong associate to join their shipping team in London. The office is staffed by exceptional partners who are universally regarded as the sector’s most important lawyers. Moreover, the firm emphasises practice development and the chosen candidate will be supported as they move forward with their career.

The team concentrates on cargo claims and acts for insurers in bringing claims against carriers and freight forwarders. Additionally, the team are heavily engaged in numerous piracy cases and their subsequent cargo matters. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the differing offering of a cargo practice but importantly also be comfortable with traditional dry shipping work covering charterparties and bills of lading.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales associate with 3 to 5 years’ post qualification experience gained from another leading shipping firm. Crucially, established interest in the sector is desired.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Piers Riley on 0203 3663 0962.

Our client, an energy company in South London, is seeking a self-motivated and ambitious corporate lawyer to join their team to contribute to their already substantial success.  It is an opportunity to work directly with the company’s leadership in the development of the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Legal and the board of directors during a period of growth.  Dealing with a range of matters including corporate, commercial and corporate governance, our client is keen to attract a corporate lawyer who is keen to broaden their skill set and play a visible role in the business.

The chosen candidate will be an eager self-starter willing to contribute and get wholly involved in their team and the companies vision for success. In return, an attractive package is available including highly desirable share options and other noteworthy benefits.

The chosen candidate will be an England and Wales qualified associate with 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Kelly Wadkins on 0203 3663 0962.

The energy market is undergoing rapid transformation with the demand for oil and gas continuing to increase. Singapore presents an exciting prospect for motivated lawyers to work in the region’s burgeoning and ever important energy market as it acts as a propeller for the region’s growth.

Our client, a leading international firm with an unrivalled global footprint, is seeking a strong junior to mid-level associate to join them in Singapore. The practice regularly advises on oil and gas projects from production contracts to offtake and are involved in the development of coal fired power plants and sale and purchase of power projects.

The successful candidate will work across the energy and project finance offering in Singapore and be immersed in their industry leading transactions and ventures. Moreover, close contact with our client’s partners is available and the team in Singapore strongly value career development with their associates.

The chosen candidate will be a common law qualified associate with 2 to 6 years’ post qualification experience gained from an internationally respected firm.  

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact James Candappa on 0203 3663 0962.

Aviation finance is thriving and constantly developing.  Spikes in deal activity, and the constant need for more energy efficient aircraft has subsequently resulted in the lessor market being exceptionally busy. Our client is seeking an experienced mid-level aviation finance lawyer to join their team in Hong Kong to contribute to their office’s continued growth.

Our client are specialist aircraft lessors who have carefully and methodically acquired a young fleet and are regarded as one of the most preeminent teams in the market. Moreover, they have important institutional backers who are firmly invested in the success of the business.

The firm emphasises cohesion and unity throughout and has built a friendly and motivated culture where its people are all recognised, valued and empowered. Excellence and precision is vital for this position, as is innovation and ingenuity.

The ideal candidate will be an aviation finance associate with 3 to 5 years’ common law experience in the sector wanting to live and work in Hong Kong.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 633 0962.

The energy market is undergoing significant levels of transformation with the arrival of new and more sophisticated technology. From discovery to extraction the processes are becoming radically more efficient and effective and the opportunity to join our client, a significant market changer, is not to be ignored.

Our client is seeking an outstanding junior associate with a passion for the oil and gas sector who is willing to learn and contribute to their already strong and collegiate group. Our client, a listed company, is backed by significant institutional investors who are passionate about the company and its future. Moreover, the team is led by outgoing and supportive directors who value their colleagues across the entire business.

The chosen candidate will be proficient in drafting commercial contracts alongside possessing a genuine passion for the thriving energy industry. Moreover, our client is offering a market leading incentive package for the successful candidate which they expect will be most attractive.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with up to 3 years’ post qualification experience concentrated on commercial contracts.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Kelly Wadkins on 0203 633 0962.

Maritime law is a complex and vibrant specialism. With the sector undergoing change, most notably with technology, working and developing a thriving career in the field promises to be highly rewarding. Our client, a highly focused and niche firm, with a concentration on maritime law is seeking a promising associate to join them in London.

Our client widely recognised for their expertise in shipping litigation is seeking an associate with both wet and dry experience. On the wet side, active knowledge of casualty and general average issues is preferred. On the dry side, experience relating to bills of lading, charterparties and shipbuilding contracts is required as the chosen candidate will be expected to advise on these issues.

The successful candidate will work alongside the partners in delivering solutions to their clients’ complex cases. Crucially however, the ideal candidate should be capable of managing cases independently, in addition to assisting more junior members of the team.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience gained from another leading shipping practice. Moreover, maritime experience is required for this position.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Piers Riley on 0203 3663 0962.

The shipping sector is vibrant and importantly has become increasingly exciting and complex. Managing and executing successful resolutions to multifaceted to cargo cases is an unusual opportunity and our client, a premier international firm, is seeking an outstanding associate to join them in Manchester.

Our client, an important global firm, has a strong following in the maritime world and notably the responsible partner is highly regarded in the market, particularly in shipping litigation. The team regularly represents insurers in their complex cargo claims and the successful candidate will be willing to fully immerse themselves in the team’s growing practice.

The successful candidate will work within the team in managing the numerous complex cases that they work on. Moreover, the team is in growth mode and actively engaging with the market. Additionally, there are clear routes of progression the chosen candidate will be able to participate in the business development offering at the firm.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with experience in the shipping market. Additionally, a candidate with a desire to learn and be fully immersed in the team is highly sought after.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Piers Riley on 0203 3663 0962.

Aviation finance is flourishing. With more cost and energy efficient aircraft being the industry’s focus the pipeline for future developments is strong. Our client is seeking an outstanding mid to senior aviation finance associate to join them in their leading business in Singapore.

The preferred candidate will have excellent drafting abilities in addition to strong interpersonal skills. Crucially however, the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers is a key attribute our client is seeking. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be at ease in public speaking industry-wide events.

The office in Singapore regularly counsels and provides tactical direction to the wider group across the globe. The successful candidate will primarily work on the structuring and negotiation of complex sale and purchase agreements in addition to aircraft maintenance contracts. Moreover, there is a litigation offering whereby the ideal candidate will coordinate disputes and liaise with worldwide counsel on the management of repossessions and restructurings of airlines and aircraft.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years post qualification experience gained from a leading international firm. Additionally, knowledge of the intricacies of the asset finance world is necessary. Finally, spoken and written Mandarin is preferred for this coveted position.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James George on 0203 633 0962.

The P&I Club world is undergoing transformation. Investment in technology coupled with Club’s actively focusing on expanding their legal teams subsequently means that working and developing your legal career in house will provide you with challenging and diverse work. Moreover, an emphasis on a collegiate environment coupled with a warm atmosphere undoubtedly means that for the successful candidate this opportunity is ideal.

Our client is one of the largest Clubs and has a worldwide footprint. They are seeking a shipping lawyer to work in Japan office alongside the already established legal team to contribute and add value to the group and to the Club globally.

The Japan office is principally involved in FD&D and frequently advises on numerous insurance disputes for a growing number of shipowners and charterers. Additionally, our client has a historic reputation in the Clubs world and the successful candidate will sit in their FD&D team although there is also a considerable wet offering.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ experience in shipping law and preferably knowledge of dry disputes. Additionally, working knowledge of Japanese is preferred alongside a desire to live and thrive in Tokyo.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.