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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 a shipping lawyer to join their 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 shipping partners across their contentious offering.

The chosen candidate will be involved in shipping litigation therefore will regularly act in the region’s most complex collisions and salvage cases alongside drafting charterparty agreements. Additionally, the ideal candidate must be willing to work across our client’s shipping practice and will be a recognised and valued member of the team. Moreover, business development is welcomed, desired and supported.

The successful candidate will be a common law qualified solicitor with at least 7 years’ experience in across the shipping sector.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Greece continues to maintain its historic dominance within the global maritime market and we at Wadkins Associates are delighted to be exclusively working with our client, a leading international firm, to hire a shipping litigator into their Greek office.

The successful candidate will be part of an established team within the Greek market and will lead and assist on a wide range of complex wet and dry shipping disputes. The scope of work will be wide ranging and expansive covering charter parties and admiralty cases. In addition, the ideal candidate will be comfortable working with P&I Clubs and Shipowners.

The successful candidate will be an England & Wales litigation associate with at least 3 years’ post qualification private practice shipping litigation experience and a real desire to manage complex cases based in the Greek office.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ideal candidate will be an England and Wales aviation finance associate with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience gained from another leading international practice wanting to take an important move in their career.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 significant changes and development in the shipping sector, it is an exciting specialism to pursue. Our client, a leading insurance company, is seeking a qualified lawyer to work within their highly regarded team in Rotterdam.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in P&I claims, charterparty and FDD disputes for charterers and shipowners. Additionally, the chosen candidate will be given the opportunity to liaise with brokers and underwriters in coordinating clients’ claims.

The chosen individual will work and assist in the development of the thriving team in Rotterdam. Finally, the successful candidate will be involved in article writing and presentations on behalf of our client.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer at least 2 years’ experience working in another claim’s role and be fluent in Dutch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate with a passion for the oil and gas sector who is willing to learn and contribute to their already strong and collegiate group. Our client, a listed company, is backed by significant institutional investors who are passionate about the company and its future. 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 5 years’ post qualification experience concentrated on commercial contracts and oil and gas procurement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.