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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 their platform in London.

Our client, a global firm with an unrivalled international footprint, is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work within their thriving aviation team and participate in growing their ship finance team. The team is led by two highly supportive partners who are engaging and work with their associates in delivering transactions for their clients. The team is very collegiate and there is a supportive environment which encourages growth and progression.

The team in London, alongside their global counterparts, work on deals for both the private jet and commercial markets and their work covers both structured and debt financing for their well-known industry clients.  

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 and aviation 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.

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.

Aviation finance has undergone tremendous growth in recent years with substantial developments in the sector. With a constant stream of aircraft orders from the leading airlines, working in aviation finance remains a highly coveted and dynamic specialism. Our client, a boutique practice, with a very different and attractive offering is seeking a mid-level ambitious asset finance associate to join their team in London.

The firm is seeking a motivated associate with a desire to develop and progress their career. The successful candidate will work alongside the firm’s partners and will primarily concentrate on sale and purchase and leasing matters for our client’s diverse and growing practice.

The chosen candidate will be offered an unrivalled opportunity to business develop and grow a practice under the direction of our client’s' partners. Moreover, our client offers independence and a collegiate atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with at least 5 years’ post-qualification aviation finance experience.

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.

Shipping litigation is a stimulating and exciting component of the marine sector. There is an increased and growing need for ambitious litigators with a desire to embrace the unique complexities of the sector. Our client, a premier international firm, is looking for newly qualified associates to join them in their team in Greece.

Our client has an exceptional and unrivalled practice internationally, and in Greece, and are seeking an excellent associate to contribute to their thriving office in Piraeus. The practice has dry and wet work and the chosen candidate will work across their entire offering.

Moreover, the firm places great importance on guidance and support and the office is led by experienced practitioners who emphasise mentoring and practice development.

The ideal candidate will be a newly qualified England and Wales associate with a shipping focused training contract looking to learn and develop their career in Greece.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley on 0203 633 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 outstanding finance lawyers to join them in Geneva as they grow their already strong and formidable team.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of ship finance transactions, from cruise ships to large commercial vessels and as such will be immersed in the full breadth and depth of shipping transactions. Moreover, our client offers excellent opportunities for the chosen candidate to develop and finesse their legal skills amongst some of the most accomplished in-house ship finance lawyers in the industry.

The ideal candidate will have ship finance experience and be proficient in managing sale and purchase agreements in addition to more complex finance documentation, working with industry noteworthy finance houses. Moreover, the successful candidate will liaise with external counsel across the world’s major finance centres.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified lawyer with at 2 to 6 years’ post qualification finance experience with a concentration on shipping transactions gained from leading international law firm.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Ross Crouch 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.

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 an impressive junior finance associate to join their team in Singapore to work in the region’s most exciting and industry noteworthy deals.

Our client is a world leading firm led by highly influential partners with a focus on development and growth. With the future wholly in mind, our client is focused on bringing enthusiastic and focused 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 improve and progress their career in Singapore. The team concentrate on 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.

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.

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.

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 James Candappa on 0203 633 0962.

The shipping and international trade sector is undergoing immense development as the industry evolves and prepares for the future. Consequently, the industry is becoming ever more challenging and engaging as the disputes arising have greater intricacies and complexities. Our client is seeking an outstanding litigator to join the team in Dubai.

Our client is a highly regarded firm in the Middle East with a significant offering across the region and further internationally. The successful candidate will work alongside the region’s award-winning and ranked partners in successfully running complex cases across the region.

The chosen candidate will be involved in complex commercial litigation and will regularly act for the region’s most significant companies in resolving their disputes through participating in arbitrations across all the significant arbitration centres.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified lawyer with up to 2 to 6 years’ experience in shipping and commodities litigation.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact Piers Riley 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.

Shipping litigation is a stimulating and exciting component of the marine sector. There is an increased and growing need for ambitious litigators with a desire to embrace the unique complexities of the sector. Our client, a premier international firm, is looking for capable mid to senior associates to join them in their office in Piraeus.

Our client has an exceptional and unrivalled practice internationally, and in Greece, and are seeking an excellent associate to contribute to their thriving office in Piraeus. The practice has dry and wet work and the chosen candidate will work across their entire offering. Moreover, guidance and support is valued by the firm and the office is led by experienced practitioners who emphasise mentoring and practice development.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with at least 3 years’ post qualification experience with a growing practice concentrated on shipping litigation. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have prior experience at another international firm.

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

Highly regarded for their aviation finance practice our client is seeking a junior associate 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 work originating from all the aviation finance centres of the world.

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 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 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 international firm, is seeking an outstanding junior associate to join their team in London.

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 financer 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 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.

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch 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.

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 at least 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.

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 litigiation. 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.

Paris continues to be an increasingly important and competitive city for asset finance through its desire to be recognised as Europe’s leading financial centre. The city is undergoing rapid growth, because of its infrastructure investment programme, and thus working in the city is a very attractive proposition.

Our client, one of the world’s pre-eminent law firms, is seeking an outstanding junior asset finance lawyer looking to develop and grow their career in one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cities.

The Paris office is repeatedly instructed on a wide array of big-ticket and industry noteworthy transactions. The ship finance practice regularly works on ECA backed deals while the aviation practice is widely regarded as a world leader and frequently works on significant structured finance deals which entail complex regulatory nous.

The successful candidate will be an England and Wales qualified associate with up to 2 years post qualification experience in asset finance gained from another leading international practice.

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

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’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 associate 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, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 0203 3663 0962.

The shipping industry continues its resurgence with increased levels of activity and opportunity. With an ever more complex and challenging environment, shipping continues to prove to be a dynamic and varied sector with an increasing need to provide pragmatic commercial solutions, consequently, our client is seeking an excellent and well-trained junior associate to work within their eminent team.

Our client, a premier international firm, is looking for a junior associate to assist partners in the shipping team. The role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on a variety of non-contentious transactional matters. With a significant international reach, our client is widely recognised as an industry leader in the marine sector and, as such, the position offers the opportunity to act for a wide range of clients in the shipping and offshore industry.

The firm’s expertise covers the entire spectrum of non-contentious ship finance matters and has an exceptional track record in managing complex multi-jurisdictional transactions internationally. Given the extensive network, and depth of cross sector knowledge, the firm offers significant career development opportunities for those keen to develop their career.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate with up to 2 years’ post qualification experience and crucially, will have experience in non-contentious shipping or asset finance. Importantly, the chosen candidate will be a versatile transactional lawyer with a genuine interest in the marine sector.  

For more information, or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact Ross Crouch on 020 3663 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 office 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.

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 will therefore 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 lawyer with at least 5 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 James George on 0203 633 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 Clubs market is undoubtedly a stimulating opportunity for associates with a desire to experience active reactions to FD&D incidents. Our client, a pre-eminent Club, is seeking an outstanding junior associate to work alongside their lawyers and underwriters in Piraeus in responding to dry shipping disputes.

Our client emphasises quality of work in conjunction with a favourable work/life balance. Moreover, the culture at the Club, and especially in Piraeus, is collegiate and cooperative where group performance and achievement is recognised and rewarded. 

The chosen candidate will predominantly work on dry matters, although there is a wet offering. Our client is the preferred Club for leading ship owners and is regularly instructed on charter party and bills of lading disputes, in addition to ship building litigation. Additionally, because the Club operates at an exceptionally high level, excellent training and support is provided to ensure steady progression and development.

The successful candidate will be an England & Wales junior associate with at least 2 years of post qualification shipping experience gained at a leading international private practice firm with a drive to progress their career at a leading Club in Piraeus. In addition, an LLM in maritime law is highly desirable for this position.

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 on 0203 633 0962.

Marine insurance is a continually important facet of the shipping industry. With vessels setting off on more demanding voyages, the need for marine lawyers is undoubtedly growing. Moreover, because of the growing importance of unmanned ships, the future of the sector is highly promising and as such requires technically competent and driven lawyers to succeed and shape these inevitable advances.

Our client is a leading international firm with a particularly strong expertise in the insurance sector. The firm’s marine team is headed by an industry recognised practitioner responsible for some of the sector’s most challenging cases, both at trial and in arbitration. The chosen candidate will work as part of the team in delivering solutions for the most complex and demanding claims.

Additionally, the practice has an unrivalled reputation for handling and managing ship hijackings and piracy in some of the world’s most dangerous waters. The successful candidate will be willing to fully involve themselves in our client's thriving London practice and will work across the marine insurance teams’ full offering.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales insurance associate with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience gained from another leading practice.

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

New Zealand offers you a relaxed pace of life in a beautiful landscape alongside friendly people. Our client, a government entity responsible for the safety and security of New Zealand’s aviation system, is seeking an excellent lawyer with an aviation specialism to work with their team in Wellington.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in aviation litigation and regulation as they will be expected to advise on health and safety regulation and enforcement in addition to working closely with Crown lawyers in bringing prosecutions. Importantly however, the ideal candidate will have an engaging personality and want to work in a supportive environment which offers a brilliant work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years’ legal experience gained in common law jurisdictions and importantly have a desire to thrive in New Zealand with a fantastic team.

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

Hong Kong is an exciting place to live and work. The island acts as an important gateway to China and is at the forefront of legal development and growth. Asset finance is undergoing a renaissance and there is a tremendous volume of sophisticated work in the sector. Our client, a Magic Circle firm, is seeking an outstanding newly qualified associate to join them in their Hong Kong office.

Our client, an award-winning firm, is led by industry leaders who will provide an invaluable learning experience for the most excellent newly qualified finance associates. The office’s asset finance team has a highly regarded bench and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and interact with export credit agencies, institutions and important private equity groups.  The ideal candidate must be willing to work at the vanguard of the sector with many first-of its-kind deals.

The firm is looking for a high achieving newly qualified England and Wales associate with asset finance work completed during their training. Moreover, Mandarin is desirable for this coveted position as is the desire to thrive in Hong Kong.

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

With the Greek shipping sector continuing to maintain its hold on the global shipping market, this makes the sector a thoroughly exciting one to operate within. Our client is a leading P&I club who is seeking an experienced litigator with a view to join their FD&D team in Greece.

As part of the FD&D team, you will work alongside other experienced qualified solicitors. The successful candidate will directly liaise with the Club’s members, providing legal support and advice on a wide range of shipping related issues and disputes.

Our client is interested in talking to individuals who possess 3 to 6 years post-qualification experience in shipping litigation. This position is ideal for those with a desire to gain valuable international experience working in Greece and a generous remuneration package. 

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 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.

Shipping litigation has become more challenging and exciting in recent years and as such there is an increased desire to attract motivated litigators willing to embrace the minutiae of the sector and subsequently grow their careers in this focused industry in London.

Our client, a preeminent and universally respected international firm, is seeking an ambitious and motivated shipping and offshore litigator to work with the office’s esteemed institutional clients. The firm has an elite practice wholly concentrating on the most complex and interesting cases for some of the world’s largest oil groups and shipping companies.

The successful candidate will have experience in big-ticket litigation and appreciate the challenges and rewards of an offshore practice. Moreover, our client’s practice is staffed with industry leading partner’s whose advice is highly regarded from both lawyers and clients alike.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales litigation associate with 3 to 5 years’ post qualification offshore litigation experience.

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

Aviation finance is flourishing and continuously developing. With aircraft orders being placed at a rapid pace and the lessor market being equally occupied as a result, working and participating in this exciting and everchanging industry is undoubtedly rewarding. Our client is seeking a mid-level asset finance lawyer wanting to develop and grow their practice in their outstanding Paris office.

Our client is one of a few pre-eminent firms that stand alone in their abilities to offer specialised advice and guidance in some of the finance world’s most complex and intricate deals. The Paris practice is led by an esteemed practitioner who is universally regarded as an outstanding aviation finance lawyer and the chosen candidate will work alongside the firm’s lawyers in executing and delivering some of the industry’s most necessary and rewarding deals.

The practice frequently advises on numerous interesting and varied transactions including, ECA work in addition to substantial operating lease financing. Moreover, the office’s lawyers are highly experienced in advising some of the world’s largest airlines in their fleet sale and leaseback arrangements.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales asset finance associate with 3 to 5 years’ post-qualification experience alongside fluency in French.

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

The superyacht industry provides not only opportunity for luxurious international travel, it also creates opportunities to work with some of the world’s most prominent and important individuals. The superyacht world is niche and vibrant and for the successful candidate, it provides the rare chance to be involved in some of the most interesting design projects in the world.

Our client, a highly regarded international law firm with a boutique ambience, is looking for a mid-level finance associate to work in their office in London together with their esteemed partners. The ideal candidate will be a well-versed finance associate wanting to develop a sector specialism in yacht finance.

The chosen candidate will be involved in the breadth and depth of our client's practice and will provide sale and purchase agreements for owners alongside specific and bespoke design contracts. Additionally, the chosen candidate will work alongside brokers and project managers in ensuring the clients’ yacht is delivered exactly to specification.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified associates with 3 to 5 years’ post qualification experience in finance, and ideally ship, although this is by no means essential.

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

The yachting world is exciting and vibrant. Working with creative individuals from all branches of the industry, from designers to artists, provides yachting lawyers a diverse and varied career. Moreover, superyacht lawyers have tremendous opportunity to travel to some of the most exclusive locations around the world.

Our client, a leading boutique practice, is seeking an outstanding finance lawyer to work alongside their industry-leading partners, including some of the most important names in the sector. The successful candidate will be experienced in general finance transactions but most fundamentally have a willing and drive to develop their career in the yachting world.

The collegiate team represents brokers and owners in their complex superyacht transactions and the partners have a particular expertise in construction and design contracts and the successful candidate will work with the industry’s most significant and important names.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent educational background alongside 2 to 3 years’ post qualification finance experience, although previous yacht finance is not compulsory.

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

The P&I Club market is an exciting opportunity for lawyers wanting to experience real time responses to dry and wet disputes. Being the initial response to accidents at sea or being the first port of call for shipbuilding and vessel acquisition disputes is not only exciting but also provides outstanding associates the opportunity to think and act creatively.

Our client, a premier IG P&I Club, is seeking a well-trained junior associate to work in Hong Kong with a focus on FD&D disputes in Southeast Asia. The team in Hong Kong not only provides excellent advice to their numerous shipowner clients but additionally is a collegiate and welcoming office. The ideal candidate will have experience in assisting in dry disputes, although there is also a substantial wet offering at the Club.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified lawyer with 1 to 3 years’ post qualification experience. They will have a desire to grow and develop in a rewarding and exciting role at an important Club in the vibrant city of Hong Kong.

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

With the P&I Clubs market undergoing further modernisation, expansion of legal teams is a key feature of the change. This is a fantastic time to join an industry, especially for those who are looking to move into an environment that can provide a more hands on approach, and potentially more approachable culture. This unusual and highly attractive opportunity is uniquely positioned within our client’s in-house legal team and the successful candidate will be a key and valued asset in the team.

Our client is a leading P&I Club who regularly advises its large client base on a wide range of insurance disputes globally. The wide array of responsibilities includes assisting on decisions for the Club’s cover of members’ contractual liabilities and advising on regulatory changes. In addition, the chosen candidate will provide legal analysis and research along with supporting the risk management processes.   Finally, the successful candidate will be the direct support for the Legal Director and their work will be integral to the Club.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified and with up to 1 year post qualification experience looking to develop a career in-house. 

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

The commodities sector is performing exceptionally well. With hard commodities, especially crude oil, reaching levels not seen for a considerable period, working in the industry is proving to be exciting and rewarding. Our client, a global commodities firm, is seeking an excellent commodities lawyer with considerable in- house experience to join and contribute to the team in London.

The London team regularly advises on complex acquisitions with a focus on integrating the assets into the wider portfolio of the company. Additionally, the successful candidate will perform a trading advisory role and act as key counsel in deal negotiation in relation to financial and physical commodities.

The ideal candidate will be a mid-level commodities associate with substantial experience in commodities trading gained from a leading law firm in addition to having in-house experience supporting a commodities trading group.

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

Our client, a leading international law firm, with a noteworthy reputation in the shipping industry, is looking for a well trained junior associate to contribute to the team in Newcastle. The office’s partners are highly experienced and recognised experts and being led by them will act as an important education in the ever complex and constantly evolving shipping sector.

The office regularly advises on complex issues relating to charterparties and contracts of carriage. The contentious practice counsels on a variety of shipping contract issues including unsafe port claims, demurrage claims and cargo and shipbuilding disputes. The transaction practice works on ship finance work, including yacht, in addition to drafting shipping contracts and clauses.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales associate up with up to 2 years post qualification experience in marine law with an enthusiasm and drive to excel in Newcastle.

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

The asset finance market in London is experiencing rapid growth with developments in both the ship and aviation strands of the industry. With private equity funds investing in shipping and offshore in addition to traditional financial institution involvement, working and developing your career in asset finance will be a varied and rewarding experience.

Our client, a preeminent international law firm and with a significant reputation in asset finance is seeking an outstanding junior to mid-level associate to join their leading practice in London. The team is led by engaging partners and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside them in advising the breadth and depth of the asset finance industry.

The firm has an important reputation and its client base includes significant international lenders in addition to export credit agencies, lessors and owner/operators. The successful candidate will work on big-ticket transactions and your achievements will be industry recognised and rewarded.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified associate with up to 4 years post qualification experience in asset finance with a desire to grow and cultivate their career at this significant international firm.

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

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

Our client has a large international presence and an equally formidable client following. The China practice, and particularly the Hong Kong office, is staffed with exceptionally experienced and industry recognised practitioners and the chosen candidate will work alongside our client’s tier 1 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 airline industry is currently experiencing significant development as new orders with manufacturers are being placed because of the industry wide push for more energy efficient aircraft. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and be excited to participate in the development of the industry and be wanting to live and work in the vibrant and lively city of Dubai.

Our client is a highly rated Middle-Eastern airline with an already substantial yet growing legal department. Moreover, they have an excellent platform in the region and their business is experiencing tremendous growth.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a wide caseload of disputes and be willing and driven to support and liaise with the broader business in handling their strategic matters. Additionally, the chosen candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and pragmatic solutions to complex issues.

The successful candidate will have 2 to 5 years’ experience in aviation and corporate matters. In addition, they will have a strong desire to live and work in Dubai.

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

Modernisation and transformation is underpinning and supporting P+I Clubs in their investment initiatives. Lawyers wanting to become claims executives with a desire to work directly with clients accompanied with a friendly culture will welcome this opportunity to work as a senior claims executive in Oslo.

Our client, one of the world’s pre-eminent P+I groups, frequently handles all elements of P+I operations and works with shipowners, charterers and ports and terminals in managing their various insurance disputes. Our client has a historic presence in the Clubs world and the chosen candidate will sit in the claims team in managing their clients’ complex maritime issues.

The successful candidate will experience an unparalleled level of client interaction as they act as the first port of call for client incidents. Moreover, as a senior claims executive you will have the opportunity to manage and monitor claims and the performance of the team.

The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years’ maritime experience with a desire to advance and develop their career at a P+I Club. Additionally, experience and knowledge of US legal processes is highly desired for the role.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James Candappa 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, a highly regarded lessor, headquartered in Dublin, is seeking a motivated and ambitious finance associate 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.

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

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

The aviation sector is experiencing continued growth and development. Airlines are continuing to place large orders with manufacturers and air travel is becoming increasingly more important with a continued and regular increase in flight travel. The ideal candidate will seek to utilise these developments and will therefore recognise the special opportunity our client is offering.

Our client, one of the world’s leading airlines, with an excellent platform in Asia, particularly Malaysia, is seeking an excellent lawyer with aviation experience, alongside general corporate knowledge, to contribute and participate in the office’s work.

The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts in addition to a familiarity with negotiating and assisting in aircraft transactions, including sale and leaseback. Moreover, the successful candidate will regularly work with external counsel and liaise and act as the company’s intermediary.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience, either in house or in private practice. Additionally, regional exposure is desired, especially in Malaysia, where the position is located.  

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

Oil and gas litigation has become more challenging and exciting in recent years and as such there is an increased desire to attract motivated litigators willing to embrace the intricacies of the sector and subsequently grow and progress their careers in this specialised industry.

Our client, a highly reputable global firm, has an excellent platform in Hong Kong and is seeking a highly trained junior associate to act as part of their team and practice. The firm has a broad offshore offering and is typically instructed on FPSO disputes including construction and operation issues alongside conversion complexities.

Working alongside our client’s esteemed practitioners will facilitate a great education in the industry for the successful candidate. Moreover, because Hong Kong remains an important hub in Asia, our client is seeking to attract and retain the chosen candidate.

The ideal candidate will be a Hong Kong qualified solicitor with 1 to 3 years’ experience in offshore litigation gained from another leading international practice.

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

The P+I Clubs market is undergoing modernisation accompanied with noticeable investment in legal counsel. Those with a desire to become a claims executive will enjoy close client contact alongside a friendly work environment and a claims position is an interesting and varied career path.

Our client, a world leading P+I group, regularly advises on an array of insurance disputes and has a continually expanding client base. Our client has an important and historic reputation in the P+I market and are looking to add an excellent mid-level claims handler to sit in their defence team.

Our client is offering the successful candidate a first-hand experience of the shipping industry as you act as the first port of call for claims. Moreover, you will be in direct contact with vessel owners and charterers as you run and settle their claims.

The ideal candidate will ideally be an England and Wales qualified associate with 2 to 5 years’ experience of wet or dry shipping gained from a leading practice.

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

Asset Finance in Singapore is thriving. With a recent spike in deal activity, especially in aviation finance, participating in this sector is highly rewarding. Our client is seeking a senior asset finance associate to join their thriving team in Singapore to contribute to their office’s already substantial foothold.

Our client is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to work within the breadth and depth of their practice, covering both ship and aviation finance. You will be closely involved in their practice, and working directly with the office’s esteemed partners, will provide you with an excellent experience at this important international firm. 

The firm has an important international presence within the asset finance sector and the team in Singapore regularly participates in big ticket transactions for the industry’s most impressive clients. Moreover, the team is noted for having a robust aviation practice, covering sale and leaseback, alongside ECA backed financings.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales, or Singaporean qualified associate with 4 to 6 years’ experience in asset finance gained from another leading practice.

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

The asset finance market in Singapore is currently experiencing continued growth. With private equity firms participating in the market, alongside financial institutions, the industry is exceptionally busy. Moreover, Singapore is a key market in Southeast Asia and is a propeller for the region’s growth. Subsequently, the asset finance market is undergoing rapid expansion and there is an increasing need for ambitious and motivated asset finance lawyers in the market.  

Our client is looking for a senior associate to join their team in Singapore. The office frequently represents airlines, lessors, banks and equity houses and the successful candidate will work alongside the firm’s partner’s in delivering transactions.

The firm’s global practice operates seamlessly as one and you will work alongside your international counterparts across the world in executing the office’s deals. Moreover, the office is historically embedded in Singapore and as such is regularly instructed to act in the region’s most important and prolific transactions.  

The ideal candidate will have prior experience at another high calibre international practice and will have 5 to 7 years’ experience in asset finance, particularly aviation.

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

Asset finance has undergone tremendous growth in recent years with substantial developments in the sector. With new vessels under construction making use of the considerable progressions in technology coupled with a constant stream of aircraft orders from the leading airlines, working in asset finance remains a highly coveted specialism.

Our client, an award winning international firm, is looking to hire a senior asset finance lawyer into their Hong Kong office. The practice primarily concentrates on aviation finance, although there is a shipping offering. The successful candidate will have experience working and managing transactions involving the sale and leaseback of aircraft and ECA transactions, alongside general finance arrangements.

The firm is looking for a motivated associate with a desire to develop and progress their career. The successful candidate will work alongside the firm’s finance partners and will primarily focus on deal execution and delivery.

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales qualified asset finance lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ experience. Mandarin is essential for the position, as is knowledge of the Hong Kong market.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact James George 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 associate to work alongside the firms leading shipping litigation partners in continuing their growth in Singapore.  The team is regularly instructed on a multitude of disputes ranging from marine collisions to general shipbuilding contractual disputes at trial or in arbitration.

The firm is not only offering excellent work but more potently, positioning for partnership. 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. They are offering the successful candidate the prospect of working across the breadth and depth of their thriving litigation practice in Singapore.
 
The ideal candidate will be a 6 to 8 years qualified associate, either England and Wales or Singaporean qualified, with substantial shipping litigation and arbitration experience gained from another international firm. 

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

Shipping litigation has become ever more challenging in recent years and as such there is an increased desire to attract ambitious litigators willing to embrace the complexities of the speciality and in turn grow and develop their careers in this highly technical and specialised industry. 

Our client, an award winning international firm, is growing consistently and steadily in Singapore and is now looking for a well-trained junior associate to act as an important contributor to their practice. The firm has a varied contentious practice from offshore exploration disputes to casualty and incident litigation.  Moreover, there is a strong regulatory offering of sanction and corruption matters. 

The firm is looking for determined associates wanting to develop their careers at a leading international firm working alongside and learning from esteemed contentious practitioners. Furthermore, because our client’s growth has been constant, they have a specific desire to attract and retain associates through to partnership.

The ideal candidate will be a 2 to 3 years qualified England and Wales, or Singaporean qualified solicitor with a focus on shipping litigation with prior experience at another leading international practice.

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

The special attributes a master mariner offers is continually desired by law firms and those with previous legal experience are especially coveted. Individuals with experience at sea offer unique and exceptionally valued skills in the legal sector as their genuine and practical seagoing knowledge allows them a profound perspective into important elements of a case. Master mariners, because of their specialised knowledge, are able to effectively deduce the reasons of an accident and the damage an event may cause.

Our client, a highly reputable international law firm, is looking for a master mariner to work alongside their lawyers in Singapore. The successful candidate will engage and participate in investigations involving grounding and sinking of vessels alongside structural damage issues. Moreover, our client has a strong fire and collisions practice where your knowledge and expertise will be highly valued. You will use your skills to take witness statements and assess damage with the firm’s lawyers.

Our client regularly represents leading shipowners, charterers and P+I Clubs in their cargo recovery claims and the successful candidate will use their unique skills in the emergencies presented to run these claims alongside the firm’s lawyers.

The ideal candidate will be a master mariner with 10 to 15 years’ experience at sea. Importantly, the candidate should have legal experience and a familiarity with the legal processes of groundings and salvage claims. Our client is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to cross-qualify into law through financing their studies.

For more information please call James on 0203 633 0962.

With Singapore making headway into strengthening its status as a global financial and transport hub, the asset finance and transport market has seen significant growth. As such there is now a growing need for aviation finance solicitors to join some of the world’s leading firms.

Our clients boast an impressive international presence within the aviation market. The team in Singapore are often involved in big ticket transactions representing high profile clients; acting on behalf of financial institutions, lessors and some of the world’s leading airlines. Globally recognised for his contributions to the sector, their aviation finance partner has over 15 years’ experience and manages the team in Asia.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client in hiring an aviation finance solicitor into their busy Singapore office. This would be an ideal opportunity for those who are England and Wales, Singaporean, Hong Kong or Australian qualified. The successful candidate will have 3-7 years PQE and have previously worked at a top tier law firm. Often aviation finance roles can be centred around document heavy finance transactions however this role offers a broad workload, involving sale and purchase and wet leasing transactions alongside regulatory issues. Additionally, mandarin language skills are a must for this position. Those with mandarin but general finance experience will also be considered.

For more information please call James on 0203 633 0962. 

With Singapore being one of the top financial centres in the world, its financial market is one of the most competitive across the globe. As such the asset finance sector has seen significant growth, with maritime and aviation being major contributors to the region’s growth. There is now a growing need for asset finance solicitors to join some of the world’s leading firms.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client, an international law firm ranked in the top tier for asset finance in Singapore. Their unrivalled industry knowledge makes them first choice for high profile clients; acting on behalf of lessors, owners and financial institutions for the shipping and aviation sectors.

Our clients are seeking an England and Wales or Singaporean qualified asset finance solicitor with 3-5 years PQE to join their busy Singapore office. Additionally, those with a broader practice with general finance experience will also be considered. This opportunity boasts the chance to work alongside an award-winning partner with a wealth of knowledge and unrivalled expertise in the asset finance sector.

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 unique attributes a master mariner offers is increasingly desired by law firms. Individuals with seagoing experience offer special and highly valued skills in the legal industry as their practical knowledge of the sea allows them a deeper insight into important elements of a case; such as what may have caused an accident to happen or what damage a situation might cause.

Our client, an exceptional and highly regarded international law firm, is looking for a master mariner to work alongside their lawyers in London. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in casualty investigations including managing the aftermath of collisions, groundings, fires and explosions. Your skills will be utilised through taking witness statements as you work with the firm’s lawyers in assessing accident damage.

The emergencies you will be presented with will allow you to use your vital and necessary skills as you assess cargo recoveries and run claims. Additionally, our client is offering a variety of work from an interesting array of clients including shipowners, charterers and P+I Clubs.

The ideal candidate will be a master mariner with 10 to 15 years’ experience at sea with an exceptional understanding of commercial vessels. Additionally, an excellent command of spoken and written English is key.

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

With Shanghai being a financial hub of China and boasting two airports, it can be seen to be making way into competing to become an international finance centre and aviation hub for Asia. As such there is a great demand for high calibre aviation finance lawyers with experience in this sector to join high profile firms.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client, a leading international firm with an exceptional reputation within the aviation industry. This law firm has a highly praised asset finance team that offers a broad range of work across the asset classes with a focus on aviation. Their highly regarded aviation finance team acts on behalf of major airlines, banks and investors; dealing with high profile clients on a global scale.

They are now looking to add to their award-winning team in Shanghai with the hire of a candidate with at least 4 years PQE and common law qualification being an advantage. This presents the opportunity to work alongside an outstanding international aviation team with an excellent platform for career progression. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in working for airlines and financial institutions and be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy in running complex big-ticket transactions. Additionally, being fluent in both English and Chinese is essential for this position.

To discuss this position in more detail please give us a call on 0203 633 0962.

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, an important and highly rated international firm, is looking for an excellent lawyer to work in their Hong Kong and Beijing office’s. The firm is offering industry leading work in their shipping and trade litigation practice, as well as arbitration.

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 5 years of experience in shipping and commodities litigation. The ideal candidate will have the option of relocating to Beijing, or alternatively will be able to work in the Hong Kong office. Additionally, Mandarin is a must for this important and highly coveted position.

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

With London ranked as ones of the world’s leading financial centres, it remains a primary choice for shipping companies in the provision of capital for vessels. With confidence beginning to build in the shipping industry and the market continuing to turn a corner, we are delighted to bring a new role to the market.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client in hiring a ship finance associate into their busy London office. A global leading law firm with an unparalleled reputation in the shipping industry, our clients are renowned for their expertise in advising on high profile ship finance transactions. Their award-winning practice has a current focus on advising shipowners on the sale and purchase of vessels, as well as acting on behalf of banks. Alongside ship finance, the practice has a focus on commercial shipping transactions and the offshore sector; assisting international clients in the sale/purchase and contracts for oil rigs.

This international shipping firm is looking for an experienced England and Wales associate with 3-5 years PQE to join their ship finance department. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a well-recognised ship finance team and be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy in running big-ticket transactions.  For the successful individual, the firm will provide an excellent platform for career progression and exposure to high level client facing opportunities.

For more information on the position or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please call James on 0203 633 0962. 

The Superyacht industry is high in demand for lawyers, with great opportunities for international travel and the chance to work closely with ultra-high net worth individual. The chances to encounter exciting and varied work in this wealthy area of the law fuels the common belief that the superyacht industry is incredibly glamourous. An exciting and niche sector to be part of this is a rare opportunity for a ship finance lawyer to join a leading superyacht team.

Our client is highly regarded international law firm that sets the standards as pioneers within their field.  With this firm’s unmatched experience providing legal services to the superyacht industry working on sale and purchase as well as chartering agreements and refit agreements. Their first-class services range from advising project managers, designers, and brokers, whilst being led by a highly praised partner. This partner has dedicated most of their career providing outstanding legal services within the yacht industry. With experience on international negotiations and construction agreements, this role presents the chance to learn from one of the superyacht industry’s finest lawyers.

This prestigious department is recruiting for a superyacht finance lawyer for their impressive London offices. Our clients require an England and Wales qualified solicitor with 2 to 5 years PQE, however they will consider individuals who have qualified in September and those who are scheduled to qualify in March 2017. This individual will be required to have the minimum experience of working within ship financing, however superyacht experience will be a distinct advatange.

Working in this supportive and friendly firm, will allow the successful individual to enter or develop their career a very niche and exciting area of the law. 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 United Kingdom is home to one of the largest Aerospace industries in world; boasting outstanding infrastructure and state of the art technology. With the aviation sector being at the forefront of the global travel industry; the aviation finance market has seen recent growth. Working for a firm within the asset finance division and specialising in aviation can offer a prestigious variety of work.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client in hiring an aviation finance associate into their London office. Their small practice is made up of industry leading partners, all recognised in the Legal 500. Whilst they are based in London they operate internationally, advising on cross border transactions for worldwide clients; acting on behalf of leading airlines, banks and lessors. 

This role offers a broad and varied workload providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on high value deals; gaining exposure in advising on leasing and finance transactions for corporate jets, rolling stock and helicopters. Due to the nature of the work the ideal candidate will need to have at least 1 years’ experience gained from a well-recognised law firm. Our client provides an outstanding work/life balance accompanied with the opportunity to work alongside a well-regarded aviation team, with a clear path for career progression.

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

The P+I clubs market is experiencing rapid development and high levels of retention and significant expansion is a growing trend. A claims executive job in a P+I club offers an interesting and alternative career option for lawyers in the shipping industry. Close client contact and an easy-going work environment are positive features of work in a P+I club.

As a world leading P+I group, our client advises on a wide array of insurance disputes and offshore work and has a growing international client base. Our client is an important name in the P+I market and are looking to add an excellent Senior Claims Handler to work in their offshore team.

Wadkins Associates are looking for an exceptional lawyer with 7 years or more of wet, dry or offshore experience eager to advance their career in the exciting and everchanging clubs market. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of claims and will be the first port of call for all claims. Additionally, the candidate will liaise with ship owners and reinsurers to provide an outstanding service for their clients.

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

The construction industry is undergoing rapid development, particularly in the renewables sector, and thus it is an exciting time for the industry. Our client, a world leading international firm, is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved in the breadth and depth of their practice which covers both contentious and non-contentious work in the construction arena.

You will have significant exposure to a wide variety of work from procurement to disputes in addition to ongoing project advice. Moreover, the team regularly advises on complex projects including oil and gas work, power plants and tunnelling. The firm is frequently involved in high profile and industry leading developments.

The team is offering the successful candidate the opportunity to become involved in high end work with client contact and high levels of responsibility early on. In addition, a good work-life balance is on offer through the flexibility available to manage your own workload. The ideal candidate will have experience working with contractors in the sector with a focus on large scale international projects and engineering work.

Our client is looking for a high achieving England and Wales qualified construction associate with 2 to 5 years of experience in the infrastructure and construction sector. The perfect candidate will be eager to develop their career at this highly regarded firm.

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

The ship 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 ship finance position has arisen at a Magic Circle firm. This award-winning Magic Circle firm is capitalising on the ignited market and is looking for an ambitious lawyer to contribute to its already substantial success.

This opportunity to work within a Magic Circle team will provide you with excellent exposure in an exceptional environment within the elite of the ship finance industry. The firm’s ship 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. 

The firm is looking for a high achieving England and Wales qualified ship finance associate with 2 to 4 years of 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 James on 0203 633 0962.

Changes in the shipping industry has brought about a stimulating assortment of work available. Traditionally, shipping lawyers are focused on narrow elements of the overall industry. Our award winning international client however, covers the breadth and depth of the industry, including both dry, wet and offshore litigation.

Our client offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work within their highly rated contentious practice. You will be immersed in varied work from arbitration, in London and across international arbitration centres, as well as litigious work at trial.

The team is frequently involved in complex commercial litigation and arbitration and regularly acts for ship owners, charterers, insurance firms and major trading houses.  Our client is offering the successful candidate work in both dry, wet and energy disputes.

The successful candidate will regularly be involved with client interaction and be part of leading the team at trial and at arbitration. You will be responsible for managing your own workload and supervising more junior associates. Moreover, there is an emphasis on business and practice development.

Our client is looking for an outstanding England and Wales qualified shipping litigator with 4 to 6 years of experience in shipping and trade litigation. This opportunity is ideal for an excellent associate looking to advance their career with an important international firm.

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

Singapore offers a multitude of financial services to Southeast Asia with the financial sector being a key propeller for the region’s growth. With the transport and asset finance market rapidly expanding, there is a growing need for experienced asset finance solicitors to join some of the world’s leading firms.

Our client are market leaders within the asset finance sector; boasting a stellar reputation globally, and specifically in Singapore. Operating internationally, they advise on both regional and worldwide asset finance transactions; acting on behalf of lessors, financial institutions and owners for the shipping and aviation sector. The partners are some of the best in the industry and are well respected for their contributions to the sector.

Wadkins Associates are pleased to be supporting our client in hiring a senior associate into their Singapore office. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years PQE with experience gained from a top tier asset finance team. Our client is looking to speak to those whom are England and Wales or Singaporean qualified. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cross-border leasing, structured financing and be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy in running complex big-ticket transactions.

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

Dubai boasts unrivalled economic growth and remains a key financial focus in the Middle East for asset finance. As such, combined with the culture and improved quality of life, it presents many attractive features for those looking to make an international move and practice in the UAE. We are excited to be working on a rare opportunity in this region.

Our client boasts an excellent reputation within the international market and are a globally recognised firm. They are well regarded across the globe, especially within the asset finance sector. The award-winning partner leading the ship finance team has received praise for his contributions to shipping finance. Our clients are renowned for big ticket transactions, acting on behalf of shipowners and financiers.

Wadkins Associates are pleased to be supporting in the hiring of a ship finance associate with 1 to 3 years PQE to join their busy team in the Dubai office. This role offers the opportunity to work with one of the best partners in the industry working on high profile transactions. The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with previous experience gained from a well-recognised law firm.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities please contact one of our consultants on 0203 633 0962.

In an ever-changing market for P&I clubs 2017 is proving a strong year with good group retention rates and expansion in many of the IG clubs claims teams. 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 London claims team with the addition of a Senior Claims Handler to work in their offshore team. 

The company offers first-hand experience of the shipping industry with the potential to work on a range of 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-owners and reinsurers.

The candidate will be expected to work in close accordance with the claims manager. The role would ideally suit someone with 7 or more years of wet, dry or offshore shipping experience. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.

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.

London remains a global leader as an arbitration hub, allowing little room for movement for those wishing to live the big city! For those wishing to practice international arbitration but who wish for a slower pace in life, there seems to be few options. It is with this in mind that Wadkins Associates are excited to bring a niche opportunity to market.

A leading international law firm renowned for their expertise in the shipping, aviation and energy sectors our client presents a different approach to shipping litigation work, working on behalf of the cargo interest. The team based in Manchester do not miss out on the quality of London work, regularly being involved in international arbitration for their insurer/cargo clients. With a growing case load they are looking to expand their team with the hire of an exceptional litigation associate.

The ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience within international arbitration, shipping experience is required though those with experience working on behalf of either side 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. 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.

With London continuing to be at the forefront of financial innovation, it remains a primary choice for shipping companies in the provision of capital for the financing of vessels. With the shipping market continuing to turn a corner, we are excited to bring a new ship finance role to the market.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to be supporting our client, a market leader within the ship finance industry, who are often one step ahead of their competitors for their work in the sector. The firm has a well-respected ship finance team who boast an impressive list of international clients, acting for major banks, financial institutions, ship owners and private equity groups. Their award-winning ship finance practice and continued international success, is providing further expansion to their London team. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years PQE and be England and Wales qualified.

Joining this firms expert ship finance team offers the exposure to work on high profile finance transactions and involves a broad case load; including ship sale and purchase transactions and ship registrations alongside some superyacht transactions. This role will offer the ideal candidate the opportunity to work directly with some of the best partners in the industry within a great environment. The successful individual will need to have a solid understanding of finance law gained from a well-recognised ship finance team in a top law firm.

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

Wadkins Associates are excited to be exclusively working on a rare opportunity for a talented asset finance lawyer to join a well-recognised international firm, who boast global success within the aviation and maritime industries. Their lawyers regularly travel internationally attending major sector events and shows, providing them with the opportunity to network and business develop with the rich and famous.

We are pleased to be supporting our client in hiring an aviation finance associate into their London office. The position will be working as part of a smaller dynamic sophisticated team, directly alongside the partner. The partner is a leader in their field, and is internationally recognised for their work within this sector. They are looking for someone who will directly support their case load; which focuses on corporate jet work; as well as support the wider team.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a niche sector; gaining exposure to working on high profile financings with ultra-high net worth individuals. Our clients act on behalf of corporate and business jet owners, superyacht owners and also represent banks. The case load involves the sale and purchase of vessels and aircrafts, acquisition finance and refit agreements.

Ideally the successful individual will have previous experience within the aviation finance sector from a well-recognised law firm and will have 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience. Alternatively, if you have rounded experience within the asset finance sector we look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information please contact James George on 0203 633 0962. 

With the new tax regulations coming into force in Hong Kong, it is becoming a primary choice for aircraft lessors and continues to expand as an aviation financial hub. As such it makes it an exciting time for lawyers looking to make an international move and thrive within a booming aviation sector.

Our award-winning client boasts an excellent reputation within the international market and are a globally recognised firm. Their dedicated aviation finance team is one of the largest in the sector. They are known for their remarkable ability in working complex aviation finance transactions; acting for major financial institutions, private owners and airlines.

Following their global success, we are pleased to be supporting our client to hire an aviation finance associate to join their office in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will need to be qualified in England and Wales, Australia or Hong Kong and have 5 to 7 years PQE from a top law firm. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in working for airlines and financial institutions and will be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy in running complex big-ticket transactions. For the successful individual, the firm will provide an excellent platform for career progression.

To discuss this position in more detail contact James George on 0203 633 0962.

With Hong Kong being a major international financial hub in Asia, it possesses a unique benefit attributable to the high concentration of banks providing financial services to the shipping industry.

Wadkins Associates are excited to offer a role for one of our clients, a leading international firm, who boast a strong global presence within the ship finance industry. Our client has an outstanding reputation and combined with an extensive understanding of the shipping industry, they are now expanding and looking to add to their busy office in Hong Kong with a ship finance specialist.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with some of the leading partners in the industry; whom all have experience in advising both major banks and shipowners, on a vast array of matters including lending, purchasing and contracts. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 PQE within the ship finance sector and be fluent in English and Chinese. Ideally, the successful individual will be from a top law firm with previous experience working in a well-recognised asset finance team.

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

With the United Kingdom being one of the leading maritime centres in the world, London continues to be at the forefront of an ever-changing and evolving shipping industry. The market is starting to turn a corner and has seen recent growth, making it an exciting time to join the busy sector. 

Our client is a leading boutique shipping firm who specialise in dry shipping. Their expert solicitors have a wide breadth of knowledge and advise on litigation matters ranging from bills of lading, charterparties and supply of bunkers. The partners have stellar reputations within the sector; acting on behalf of P&I clubs, trading companies and ship owners. The partners experience in the market has justified their reputation as one of the best boutique shipping firms in London.

Boutique practices offer the rare opportunity for associates to learn and develop in a specialist area of law. Our client is looking to welcome the ideal candidate into a small dynamic cohesive team; working directly with the partner. Our clients are searching for an England and Wales Qualified solicitor at NQ to 2 years PQE. Alongside this, the ideal individual will have a strong academic background and significant exposure to shipping law in previous roles.

To speak to one of our consultants regarding this role or about other possible career opportunities please contact one of our consultants on 0203 633 0962. We look forward to hearing from you. 

The aviation sector, with cutting edge technology and a sophisticated infrastructure, is at the forefront of the global transport industry and one of the world’s fastest moving sectors. Joining a Magic Circle firm offers associates outstanding progression opportunities and remains one of the best environments for associates looking to develop their career.

As a magic circle firm, our client are global leaders within asset and structured finance and are known for their ability to assemble complex global transactions. They offer the chance to work on big ticket, high-profile cases and to join an astounding firm within the busy market sector. We are pleased to be supporting our client in expanding their exceptionally strong London team with the hire of an asset finance specialist with 1-3 years PQE that is qualified in England and Wales or Ireland.

The firm offers a broad experience in both domestic and cross border asset finance, with a predominant focus around aviation but also incorporating some ship finance. This role will also provide an opportunity to work in an award winning team and directly alongside some of the leading partners in the industry; renowned for their international presence within the sector.

Due to the nature of the position the candidate will need to have essential previous experience within a recognised asset finance team focusing on aviation. An excellent remuneration package is offered for this role.

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

With a valued presence in Hong Kong and a work-load focused on claims handling for far-east members or for incidents occurring in the vicinity our client, a world leading P&I club, are looking to expand their team. As a world leader with the fifth busiest container port globally and nearly 3,000 vessels named on the Hong Kong shipping register Hong Kong is a leading hub for ship-owners, claims executives and all those in the maritime industry.

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 senior 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 desirable that you speak fluent Mandarin. The role would ideally suit someone with 5 years of post qualification experience in the shipping sector, and previous claims experience would be ideal. 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.

Many firms in the maritime sector operate on behalf of shipowners and charterers leaving a few select firms to specialise in work on behalf of cargo interests. 

A leading international law firm renowned for their expertise in the shipping, aviation and energy sectors our client present a different approach to shipping litigation work, working on behalf of this cargo interest. They have a team based out of Manchester which is renowned internationally for the work it has done on behalf of cargo owners and with a growing case load they are looking to expand their team with the hire of an exceptional litigation associate.

Responsible for the cargo team their internationally recognised partner is looking for an exceptional associate with experience working on behalf of cargo interests / within marine insurance to assist them with their unique and exciting case load. With numerous reported cases in his career history he continues to advise on big ticket cargo claims on issues in a number of jurisdictions.

As you will be assisting with a complex case load the ideal candidate is expected to be England and Wales qualified with 1 to 5 years of post qualification experience in shipping litigation. It is preferable that the candidate further has experience dealing on behalf of the cargo interest on matters such as salvage, general average and collisions, however 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. 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.

Apart from being a major aviation hub, Hong Kong is one of the top financial centres in the world, with its location enabling it to act as a gateway to Mainland China. As such, many aviation companies choose to have a base there, close to their clients and to the centre of the industry. In house opportunities within these companies although rare, are often sought after due to the prospect of a broader commercial exposure with a better work-life balance. 

Our client is a globally renowned aircraft lessor with a stellar reputation within the aviation industry. Their routine client list boasts some of the world’s leading airlines and finance houses. With an extensive understanding of the aviation industry they are often a step-ahead of their competitors. Due to their success within the industry, their in-house legal team has been steadily expanding and they are now looking to add to their team in Hong Kong.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with some of the leading partners in the industry; whom all have experience advising investors worldwide on aircraft leasing, trading and financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE within the aviation sector. Ideally, the successful individual will be from a top law firm with previous experience in transaction documentation with airlines, financiers and operating lessors. The opportunity to join this award-winning company provides excellent career progression.

For more information or to discuss further career opportunities, please contact one of our consultants on 0203 633 0962.

Commercial and regulatory aviation law is a niche yet interesting sector. With all the recent and upcoming changes to regulation in aviation it is an exciting area to be a part of, and our client, market leaders in this marketplace are looking to grow. 

The partner leading the team has received significant praise in the travel press recently for her advice on aviation matters given Brexit, recent changes to travel law and changes in Aviation security. As a result the practice is booming and they are looking to grow the team significantly.

The practice has a niche skillset, working on commercial and regulatory matters within the aviation industry, advising on commercial airline agreements, charter agreements and airport operations.

A leading international law firm, our client are looking to add multiple associates to their London team, with one lawyer at NQ to 2 years pqe and one lawyer with 3 to 4 years pqe. 

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 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.

Magic Circle opportunities are continuously the aim for associates whom wish to up their experience, receive fantastic training and work on high-value cases and as a number of firms look to hire associates in the busy sector, this presents a stand-out opportunity within ship finance.

Wadkins Associates are delighted to bring to the market a role for a 3 to 6 year pqe Ship Finance Lawyer. Our client have a global reputation for their work in asset and structured finance and as they bolster their success internationally they are looking to grow their London team.

The successful candidate will gain a broad exposure in a great environment. A rare chance to step up your career the opportunity offers fantastic training alongside good levels of remuneration and exposure to some of the top clients in the industry.

Due to the nature of the role the ideal candidate will have good technical experience in the sector, gained from a recognised asset finance team. They are looking to consider those whom are England and Wales, Ireland or Australian qualified. For more information please call us on 0203 633 0962.

With the prospect of an international move being exciting yet daunting for some, it’s refreshing to see law firms taking extra steps to ensure their employees and their families feel settled and at home when moving to their next role. Our client are one of few firms with this goal at the forefront of their business and they are aware that a great office culture and excellent rewards are key to attracting across the best England and Wales qualified associates.

They are now exceptionally busy and are looking to hire into their Singapore office. An international firm they are renowned for their market leading expertise in a variety of sectors with a team of refined associates who are recognised as being exceptional at what they do. A truly sophisticated firm their pay can be seen to reflect their standard of work and with multiple awards internationally for their work in the maritime sector they are an excellent firm to work for.

They are looking to expand their Singapore office with a ship finance senior associate. As their transactional caseload grows internationally it is an area they have placed a particular emphasis on pushing forward. As well as the typical ship finance transactions the successful individual will also get involved in offshore transactions and some corporate work.

The role would ideally suit someone with between 4 and 7 years’ post qualification experience in the shipping sector from a top law firm. As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with this company, and partner, and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. You will be working with an exceptional partner and an outstanding team who will value your contribution. 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 in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 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 firm their legal team in London consists of excellent lawyers scouted from some of the top law firms in the shipping sector, and as they grow they are looking to uphold their reputation with a England and Wales qualified lawyer that had 3 to 5 years within the sector. Ideally the successful individual will be from a top 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.

Texas maintains itself as one of the global hubs for oil and gas and as such a multitude of global energy and shipping companies are setting up base there, close to their clients and close to the centre of the industry.

Our client is a thriving petroleum logistics solutions company based out of Houston with a global and stellar reputation for providing to the worlds leading oil companies. They are exceptionally busy and as they grow are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to their team.

The role will be focused on shipping offshore oil and gas and contracts as well as financing arrangements with some dry and wet dispute resolution work. Due to the in-house nature of the role the successful candidate will also gain broad exposure to more commercial work and will be responsible for liaising with external Counsel.

As the role will entail some management of external and internal legal counsel the ideal candidate will have 10 or more years of experience within the shipping industries and those with the Texan bar qualification will be at an advantage. Portuguese language skills would also be advantageous. For more information on this unique role please call us on 0203 633 0962.

In-house roles within the shipping and energy sectors continue to be incredibly popular in 2017 with the option for a broad case-load and a valued say within a company. It is with this in mind that Wadkins Associates are excited to bring to market a new in-house opportunity in Singapore.

Our client is a thriving petroleum logistics solutions company based out of Houston with a global and stellar reputation for providing to the worlds leading oil companies. They are exceptionally busy and as they grow are looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel into their team in Singapore, an office which has been thriving for a number of years.

The role will be focused on corporate restructuring and corporate finance law as well as some broader IT and employment law though due to the nature of the firm the work will have a shipping/energy bias. You will be joining a well-established legal team.

Due to the nature of the role, corporate law experience is a must and they are looking to consider those with 5 or more years of post qualification experience from a common law jurisdiction. Those with some experience within shipping/ energy will be at an advantage. For more information on this unique role please call us on 0203 633 0962.

Shipping roles within the in-house legal market, particularly at P&I clubs, offer many attractive incentives in comparison to working in private practice. P&I clubs offer excellent and hands on exposure to a whole range of exciting work, whilst offering a better work life balance. Additionally, the close client contact and early responsibility expected at a P&I club will allow the right individual the opportunity to establish great relationships with their broad client base.

Our client is a P&I club with an outstanding reputation for offering comprehensive services, both with their insurance coverage and their legal services. With a friendly and collegiate atmosphere, this club is praised for offering pragmatic advice for a range of their international clients, with their work ranging from dealing with bills of lading disputes to voyage cancellation issues. Additionally, this club will match their salaries with private practice, highlighting this company’s reputation for being modern and dynamic.

Wadkins Associates is exclusively assisting out clients in their search for a claims assistant. This individual will need to be an England and Wales qualified solicitor with 2 to 6 years PQE experience. The right candidate must have experience working on a range of dry shipping work and individuals who have claims experience will be at an advantage.

This client offers outstanding training and an intimate environment whereby the right individual will be working along industry experts. 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.

Wadkins Associates have seen an increasing number of roles come to the Singapore market in 2017 and so those with local experience in shipping litigation are becoming increasingly desired by international firms.  

Our client have a global reputation for their marine work and with an exceedingly busy office in Singapore, they are looking to grow. With many high profile clients including P&I Clubs/Insurers, Ship Owners/Operators, Charterers, Traders, Offshore Oil & Gas Companies they present a fantastic opportunity for a mid level lawyer to grow their market contacts and to get involved with an interesting case load.

The partner who leads the team is recognised internationally and highly regarded for his work in the marine sector. Given his broad case load the successful individual will be involved in a broad range or marine disputes, both wet and dry, as well as some work on behalf of cargo interests.

The role presents a great chance to get involved in a broad case load and due to the nature of the role they are looking to hire a Singapore qualified lawyer from a recognised firm with 2 to 6 years of experience within the sector. The candidate will need to have experience with Singapore Admiralty Court matters and experience of dealing with ship arrests

For more information please call us on 0203 633 0962. 

Wadkins Associates are excited to be working on a unique opportunity for a talented lawyer to move in house to a shipping company. As a company they provide a wealth of advice to the maritime sector in regards to the management of assets. A truly global firm they provide an excellent platform to develop your career in-house.

They are looking to extend their team with the addition of a legal counsel to be based in their London office. Much of the work will be in relation to debt facilities secured on vessels, vessel registration, corporate administration, management agreements, settlement agreements and there will be some involvement in disputes often based around equity raising/capital market activities.

Due to the varied nature of the role the ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with 1 to 3 years of experience in the maritime sector gained from a law firm or an in-house role. Those with commercial experience or experience gained within an in-house setting will be at an advantage though this is not essential.

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 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.

With the prospect of an international move being exciting yet daunting for some, it’s refreshing to see law firms taking extra steps to ensure their employees and their families feel settled and at home when moving to their next role. Our client are one of few firms with this goal at the forefront of their business and they are aware that a great office culture and excellent rewards are key to attracting across the best England and Wales qualified associates.

They are now exceptionally busy and are looking to hire into their Singapore office. An international firm they are renowned for their market leading expertise in a variety of sectors with a team of refined associates who are recognised as being exceptional at what they do. A truly sophisticated firm their pay can be seen to reflect their standard of work and with multiple awards internationally for their work in the maritime sector they are an excellent firm to work for.

Working on a range of charterparty, bills of lading, LNG and shipbuilding disputes the partner we are looking for has an excellent reputation within the sector. He is looking for an exceptional candidate to join the team.

The role would ideally suit someone with between 1 and 4 years’ post qualification experience in the shipping sector from a top law firm. Those with Mandarin language skills will be at an advantage. As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with this company, and partner, and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. You will be working with an exceptional partner and an outstanding team who will value your contribution. 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 in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

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 Singapore claims team with the addition of a claims executive. 

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.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 handler 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. The role would ideally suit an England and Wales Qualified lawyer with significant experience gained within an IG P&I club, ideally based in Singapore though those in international locations would also be considered. 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.

In an ever changing market the contentious shipping and energy sectors have seen growth internationally. Whilst some firms are simply maintaining their previous caseloads or slowly developing their teams our client are bolstering their success with a growing client base and significant hires internationally.

A leading international law firm renowned for their expertise in the shipping, aviation and energy sectors our client have one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UK. Renowned internationally for the work it has completed in the shipping and offshore sectors and, with a growing case load, the team is looking to expand with the hire of an exceptional litigation associate. 

Two internationally recognised partners are looking for an exceptional and refined litigation associate to assist them with their remarkable caseloads. One of the partners is recognised as a top 10 lawyer internationally within the maritime sector; with numerous accolades and an impressive career history during which he has worked on numerous international arbitrations whose awards exceeded $40million and has advised on a number of unprecedented matters in the offshore sector with successful outcomes.

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. 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.

The contentious shipping law sector has seen a measurable increase in movement at the mid-senior level in 2017 with lawyers taking their future as well as their current career goals into perspective when making their next step. Our client have nurtured the careers of their shipping associates over the last few  years and are now looking to expand their practice.

We are working exclusively on this role for our client who are renowned for their market leading expertise in a variety of sectors with a team of refined associates who are recognised as being exceptional at what they do. A truly sophisticated firm their pay can be seen to reflect their standard of work and with multiple awards internationally for their work in the maritime sector they are an excellent firm to work for.

Working on a range of charterparty, bills of lading, LNG and shipbuilding disputes the partner we are looking for has an excellent reputation within the sector, operating mainly on behalf of blue chip clients.  He is looking for an exceptional candidate to the team.

The role would ideally suit someone with between 2 and 5 years’ experience in the shipping sector and has a focus on dry shipping. Alternatively, if you have rounded experience within the shipping sector and excellent academics we look forward to hearing from you.

As Wadkins Associates have an incontestable relationship with this company, and partner, and unrivalled expertise in the sector we will be able to assist you to ensure you represent yourself to the best of your ability. You will be working with an exceptional partner and an outstanding team who will value your contribution. 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 in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.

As a magic circle firm our client is able to offer excellent pay alongside high quality work and incomparable training.  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.

Operating largely on behalf of airlines and with an excellent reputation within the sector, Wadkins Associates are excited to bring to the market a role with our client, an international firm. Regarded extremely highly for aviation finance our client operate mainly on behalf of airlines working on behalf of a number of the largest companies internationally. The team are known for advising on the financings of aircrafts as well as offering commercial business advice to their clients on the sale and restructurings of their fleets.

They rarely come to the market and so this is a fantastic chance for those with experience within the sector to take a step up with their career. They are extremely busy and as such are looking to hire a talented aviation finance associate with 2 to 5 years of experience within the sector. The firms offer a host of benefits for those looking to join.

Alongside their leading practice the firm has an excellent culture and are highly ranked for the friendliness of the team as well as their low billable hours.  They offer the best of both worlds with the chance of working on high-value complex deals alongside the chance to leave the office at the weekend.

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.

Wadkins Associates are excited to be working on a unique opportunity for a talented lawyer to move in house to a shipping company. As a company they provide a wealth of advice to the maritime sector in regards to the management of assets. A truly global firm they provide an excellent platform to develop your career in-house.

They are looking to extend their team with the addition of a legal counsel to be based in their London office. Much of the work will be in relation to debt facilities secured on vessels, vessel registration, corporate administration, management agreements, settlement agreements and there will be some involvement in disputes often based around equity raising/capital market activities.

Due to the varied nature of the role the ideal candidate will be England and Wales qualified with 1 to 3 years of experience in the maritime sector gained from a law firm or an in-house role. Those with commercial experience or experience gained within an in-house setting will be at an advantage though this is not essential.

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 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.

Wadkins Associates have seen an increasing number of marine insurance roles come to the market in the beginning of 2017 and so those with any experience within marine insurance are increasingly desired.

Our client have a global reputation for their marine insurance work and with an exceedingly busy office in Singapore, they are looking to grow. With many high profile clients in the Lloyds market as well as international marine insurers, freight forwarders and cargo owners this presents a fantastic opportunity for a mid level lawyer to grow their market contacts and get involved with an interesting case load.

The partner who leads the team is recognised internationally and highly regarded for working on some of the largest marine insurance claims in history. He’s known in the market for being incredibly to work for and his case load consists of subrogated claims, piracy incidents, liability matters as well as general dry and wet shipping disputes.

The role presents a great chance to get involved in a broad case load and due to the nature of the role they are looking to hire an associate from a recognised firm with 2 to 6 years of experience within the sector.

For more information please call us on 0203 633 0962. 

In an everchanging shipping market there has been a greater need for a more diverse skillset within the ship finance sector. With a number or mergers, takeovers, refinancings and restructurings within the market commercial savviness goes a long way for ship finance lawyers. Ahead of the game with their work for the sector and with a long list of global clients our client, an international giant within the shipping market, are bolstering success.

The firm has a highly-regarded ship finance team that is celebrated for their global reach and outstanding services to an impressive roster of clients. These clients include large ship owners, international banks, and operators. In addition, this team offers a comprehensive list of services, which involve complex leasing transactions, vessel construction, and intricate structured financings.

Wadkins Associates are working exclusively with this firm to find an England and Wales solicitor with 4 to 6 years of experience to join the team. This individual will need to have a solid understanding of finance law from a well recognised firm and ideally will have experience within ship finance though those with general asset or project finance will also be considered.

The chance for a talented solicitor to join this busy and market leading team offers the opportunity to receive excellent support and development. A route to partnership is on offer as well as excellent levels of remuneration. To discuss this position in more detail or for a confidential conversation about the market in general call us on 0203 633 0962.

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.

With high pay and high-profile clients American Firms offer a great opportunity for lawyers in the asset finance sector to take a step up in their career with excellent training and excellent rewards. With many American firms within asset finance having a strong pedigree in the transport sector they offer an exciting chance for lawyers to broaden their experience across the asset classes and to deal with an array of international clients.

Our clients are a highly-praised American law firm with an international reputation for their first-class legal services within asset finance.  The asset finance team undertakes a broad range of work that covers all classes across aviation, shipping and rail with their market leading services being sought out by international equity investors, lessors and lessees as well as large credit providers. Whilst covering the usual transactions such as sale and purchase and restructuring agreements, the team also offers the chance for asset finance lawyers to diversify their skillset with significant work being done with securitizations, repossessions and M&A.

The thriving team are looking to grow their London office with an England and Wales qualified solicitor with 2-4 years PQE. The right candidate should have experience with wide range of asset finance work from highly regarded American or International firm, though those with a biased towards aviation finance work will also be considered.

A career with this American firm will ensure that the right candidate is exposed to some of the best high value and dynamic work in the market. 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 beginning of the year has presented the Hong Kong Asset finance market with an influx of work and following their global success our client are now looking to grow their team. Hong Kon has numerous benefits for lawyers, a metropolitan hub for asset finance, this role presents a great chance for individuals to broaden their experience across the asset classes and to live in a dynamic, thriving city. 

Our clients are a well-recognised international law firm with a global foot print and a focus on the transport and energy sectos. This law firm has a highly praised asset finance team that offers a broad range of work across the asset classes with a focus on aviation and shipping. This market-leading team has experience acting for international banks, credit agencies and various high value lessors and lessees, offering them commercially sound advice.

Wadkins Associates is assisting our clients search for an aviation finance solicitor for their office in Hong Kong. This individual will need to be an England and Wales, Ireland or Hong Kong qualified solicitor with 5 to 7 years PQE, having trained at a well-recognised firm. The right candidate will have experience with a broad range of asset finance work, ranging from aviation to ship finance. Additionally, individuals who can speak Mandarin will be at an advantage.

Working for this progressive firm in their modern Hong Kong office will give the right candidate the chance for outstanding career progression. 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.

With buoyant confidence starting to build in the shipping sector, Wadkins Associates are excited to be working with one of our clients to bring a new opportunity to the market. Our client is a global leading firm, with a renowned reputation in the shipping sector. They are known for their experience in high profile ship finance transactions and are looking for an experienced ship finance associate to join their busy London office.

Our client has an award-winning practice with a current focus on advising shipowners on the sale and purchase of vessels, as well as acting on behalf of banks. Alongside ship finance, the practice has a focus on commercial shipping transactions and the offshore sector; assisting international clients in the sale/purchase and contracts for oil rigs.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 PQE from a leading law firm and be England and Wales qualified. Experience working in a well-recognised asset finance team and demonstrating a level of autonomy in running big-ticket transactions is also desirable. For the successful individual, the firm will provide an excellent platform for career progression and exposure to high level client facing opportunities.

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