Our services have been retained by a longstanding client in their search for a Claims Manager for their London office.

Our Client is an IG P&I Club which has grown over the years into a stable, international presence.

You will be joining the Claims and Contract review team, reviewing offshore related contracts such as Heavycon, Supplytime and projects contracts in respect of specialist operation such as construction and installation.

The key advantages of this opportunity include:

• High quality of work. You will do doing some of the best work in the market.
• Work life balance. This is your chance to step away from billable hours.

You will be either common law qualified with at least 3 PQE or have at least 3 years of contract review experience gained within a P&I Club. Any experience in the offshore market will be an advantage.

If the above opportunity is of interest, do get in touch to find our more.

A market leading private practice has enlisted our support in their search for an Asset and Project Finance Associate for their Frankfurt office. We had a great discussion with the hiring partner about this position and look forward to assisting you throughout the application process.

You will be involved in a broad range of asset finance work, from aviation finance to some rail finance and even structured investment products. You will also be exposed to financial project insolvency issues as well as general project and corporate M&A work.

From our conversations with the hiring partner, the key draws of this job include:

• Quality of work. You will be doing the highest quality aviation finance work in the market.
• Collegiate office. The team is friendly and work closely with the London office.
• Remuneration and progression. Our client pays near the top end of the market and has great career prospects.

You will be common law qualified, with England & Wales qualified lawyers having an advantage. Due to the complexity of the work, you will need to be 2+ PQE. A background in Asset Finance is highly desirable but lawyers with a broader finance experience will be considered.

If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for a discreet discussion.

This is a new instruction and we are supporting the growth of an exceptional asset finance practice.

The Aviation Finance practice in London are looking to expand in light of their increased workload.

From our conversations with the hiring partner, the main draws of this job include:

• Quality of work. You will be doing some of the best work in the sector.
• Supportive and collegiate team. The team works collaboratively.
• Reasonable work-life balance. The billable hours are near the market median.

You will be England & Wales qualified, with experience in Aviation Finance. Due to the complexity of their work, you will also be between 2 to 9 PQE.

If this role has caught your interest, do get in touch for a discreet discussion.

Wadkins Associates is supporting an established International Law firm as they look to grow their Banking & Finance Practice in Frankfurt, Germany.

You will be advising financial institutions, funds, private equity investors and other market players in a variety of cross-border financing transactions, including leveraged, acquisition, bank/ bond and real estate financings and restructurings.

From our conversations with the hiring partner, some of the key advantages this role has to offer include:

• High quality international work and training. Our client has one of the best training programmes in the market and does big ticket banking and finance work.
• Opportunity for business development. The hiring partner is very supportive of business development efforts.
• Collegiate, collaborative office. You will have the chance to collaborate with offices internationally and the members of the Frankfurt office are inclusive and supportive.

England and Wales qualified lawyers are preferred, although our client will consider common law qualified lawyers. A background in banking finance would be ideal, although not essential. Due to the international nature of the practice, fluency in English is mandatory and our client will consider a range of lawyers from junior to senior associates.

If the above position is of interest, do get in touch.

A market leading law firm has enlisted our support in their search for an experienced Aviation Finance Associate for their London Office.

Our client boasts one of the most highly regarded asset finance practices in London. The team is friendly and collegiate, with a reputation for training and developing new additions.

The main scope of your work will be aviation finance, with the opportunity to be exposed to other, more general types of asset finance like shipping and rail. This is a coveted opportunity to work on big ticket deals for leading international businesses.

Some of the key attractions of this job include:

• Prestige. Our client is well reputed, with offices in every major city and with a brand that transcends the asset finance market.
  
• Remuneration. Our client pays near the top end of the market.
  
• Opportunity to work internationally. You will have the chance to work outside of the UK on secondments or in one of our client’s international offices.
  
• Training and Development. You will get some of the best training in the industry.

You will be a common law qualified lawyer of between 2 to 6 years of asset finance experience.

While aviation finance lawyers will be at an advantage, a broader banking and finance background will also be considered.

If the above job has caught your interest, do get in touch for a discreet discussion about this opportunity.

A well-established American practice is looking to grow their asset and project finance team in Paris. Having discussed with hiring partner, we will be able to provide support throughout the application process.

Our client has a collegiate asset and project finance team in France, working with banks, sponsors and funds.

Areas of focus include projects across Africa, mining and aviation financing. You will also be exposed to structured finance work including asset-based lending.

The key draws of this work include:

• Breadth of work. You will be working across varied industries.
• Competitive remuneration. Our client pays above the London market rate.
• A collaborative environment with our client looking to upskill and invest in their team.

You will be French qualified with at least 1 PQE with a background in asset, project or structured finance. English and French proficiency is imperative. England & Wales dual qualified lawyers will be at an advantage.

If this job has caught your interest, do get in touch.

A leading international law firm has requested our support in their search for an Oil and Gas Lawyer for their London office.

You will be joining a large, well established practice and market leading Oil and Gas team who provide advice to clients all around the world, on all aspects of the industry.

You will be advising international clients on all aspects of Oil and Gas, including transportation and offshore projects. This is also a chance to do complex, high value M&A work for some of the biggest businesses in the sector.

The key draws of this job include:

• Prestige. You will be joining an award-winning team in one of the biggest law firms in the world.
• Excellent support and progression opportunities.

Common law qualified lawyers of around 3 PQE with experience in commercial, corporate, projects, oil and gas work will be considered. Experience drafting and negotiating oil, gas, LNG and LPG sale and purchase agreements will be an advantage too.

If the above position is of interest, do get in touch to find out more.

We have been instructed by an international law firm to support them in their search for a trade finance associate for their London office.

Their banking and finance team advises on a wide range of funding arrangements acting for borrowers and lenders. The firm has a strong trade finance practice and has gained a reputation for working on bespoke, highly technical deals in relation to the sale, transport and insurance of commodities. In addition to the above, you will also be exposed to ship, yacht, structured finance and broader finance work.

The key advantages of this position include:

• Broad exposure. You will be exposed to a wide range of trade and broad finance work operating with the wider banking and finance team
• Excellent support and progression opportunities

England & Wales qualified lawyers of between 2 to 6 PQE with experience in trade, commodities, ship or structured finance would be ideal. However, our client will consider common law qualified lawyers with a broader finance background.

If the above position is of interest, do get in touch to find out more.

Wadkins Associates is excited to be working with one of the largest law firms in the world as they look to expand their market leading Project Finance practice in Paris. Having spoken with the hiring partner, we will be able to provide insightful advice and guide you throughout the application process.

As the world continues towards clean energy, there is an increasing demand for lawyers familiar with energy and renewables financing. This is an opportunity to work in an ever-growing market with an experienced and collegiate team.

You will be working on the lenders side of financing in the infrastructure and energy sectors. The type of financings includes PPP/PFI, refinancing and acquisition financing. You will also be receiving instructions from some of the world’s leading banks, funds and sponsors.

From our conversations with the hiring partner, the key draws of this job include:

• Variety. The partner works on a broad range of financings of solar, wind and renewable projects as well as coal and mining projects. Working at every stage of the project you will be constantly exposed to different financing methods and transactions.
• Prestige. You will be working in one of the biggest law firms in the world, advising leading lenders and developing the firm’s relationships.
• Remuneration. Our client pays above market and offers bonuses and benefits commensurate with leading international private practices.
• The team. You will be working in a dynamic environment with an ambitious and growing team.

Our client is looking for French qualified lawyers with up to 5 years of experience with a background in project finance. Prior Francophone Africa experience would be advantageous, although this is not a prerequisite.

If the above position has caught your interest, do get in touch for a discreet discussion about this opportunity.

We are working closely with a global aviation group who are looking to recruit an experienced Aviation Finance Lawyer for an in-house position.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your commercial focus whilst working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel. Your work will focus on aircraft financing and leasing.

The key advantages of this role include:

• Work life balance; a step away from billable hours
  
• Quality of work; a respected and key player within the aviation market, overseeing high calibre work across the sector
  
• There is the opportunity to work autonomously with senior guidance and support available
  
• A mature approach to flexible working and productivity
  
• There is quite a unique opportunity for the right candidate to move in house at a junior level

England & Wales qualified lawyers with at least 1 PQE and a background in aviation finance should get in touch for a discreet conversation.