Asset Finance Lawyer

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 top-tiered European private practice is looking to grow their office with the addition of a Banking and Finance lawyer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading law firm which prides itself on their customer service and maintaining client relationships attracting many of the world’s top corporations as well as private individuals.

You will be working on a broad range of structured, project, corporate, syndicated and acquisition finance. You will also be exposed to financial restructurings, derivatives and regulatory matters.

The key advantages of this job include:

• Prestige. Our client is well regarded and acknowledged by most as the country’s leading law firm.
• Excellent prospects, personal development and competitive remuneration.
• Exposure to international work. You will be advising clients from all over the world with it’s connections and expertise spanning the globe.

England & Wales qualified lawyers between 2 to 6 PQE will be ideal. However, qualified lawyers from other jurisdictions will be considered as long as they have been doing English qualified finance work. Business proficiency in English is mandatory and basic French or German would be an advantage.

We are working with an established client with deep roots in the shipping industry. They are looking to expand their ship finance practice in Greece in light of their growing business. We are looking to support them with the hire of a senior ship finance associate.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team in one of our client’s busiest offices. Your colleagues are friendly and driven, and you will be working with an internationally well-regarded Partner.

You will primarily be doing ship finance across loan agreements and sale & purchase agreements. However, you will have a little exposure to commercial work covering some due diligence for bonds.  

Some of the key advantages include:

• Reasonable billable hours. Your expected billable hours are below the London average.
• High quality of work. You will be doing quality work on par with London.

You will ideally be England & Wales qualified, although Greek or EU qualified lawyers will be considered if they have the relevant English qualifications. This position is only available to EU citizens due to visa considerations. Of paramount importance to our client will be your background in ship finance. You will be at least 4 years PQE. 

If this role is of interest, do get in touch.

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. 

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.

An international law firm with a strong reputation in Asset Finance has asked for our help in recruiting into their Paris office. Working across the asset classes in shipping, aviation and rail they are now keen to hire a mid level associate to join the team.

The Paris office has grown substantially over the last few years and their team of talented dual qualified lawyers is now one of the largest offices in the city. We have recently got to know the Head of Asset Finance and found out some more about what the role might offer:

• Scope of Work: Unlike a lot of asset finance teams each member of the group is able to get involved in work across the asset classes. The main focus would be on ship finance and aviation finance though with some rail work also included.  This is a rare opportunity to broaden your scope.
   
• The quality of the Work: Much of the work is done on behalf of the banks. The team’s clients include some of the largest local and international banks and the focus is on big-ticket transactions.
   
• The Location: Home to some of the largest banks, airlines and lessors, Paris is on the doorstep for a number of leading lenders. The team is a mix of English and French Qualified lawyers and so provides a great home for those considering an international move.
   
• The Benefits: The firm is known for paying well in comparison to many of its competitors in Paris. A strong salary and bonus package would be on offer.

If you are interested in a move to Paris, or a change in firm and are wanting to find out more about the role, we would be happy to provide more detail.