Asset Finance Lawyer

One of the leading asset & project finance teams in Germany has been in contact with us about recruiting an associate into their team to ensure its practice continues to operate at the highest level. 

We have been working with the partners of this firm over the past 12 months and have built a strong understanding of their team culture and client bases. You will be primarily involved in structured finance deals working on behalf of lessors, lessees, and financial institutions. The partners have particular expertise in aviation and advise and assist clients in a comprehensive range of transactional work, on both projects and assets in these industries. Indisputably the firm is one of the first ports of call for the biggest ticket transactions nationally and internationally.

After some discussion with the hiring partner, we consider the below to be among the main advantages of this role:

• Work at the highest level: Very few firms can boast the reputation and caseload of our client. For any ambitious associate this is an opportunity to take the next step forward in your development, and work on the most significant cases on offer. You will also have the chance to broaden your capabilities by assisting the partners in areas such as satellites, and real estate.
• Very competitive remuneration: To match the skill required of handling top-level transactions, our client values its associates at a very competitive rate.
• Scope for progression: Alongside opportunities for training and development, the firm retains some of the best talent in the industry. Most partners have worked their way up internally, and it is this they are keen to perpetuate.

Our client is looking for lawyers of 2 + years PQE, who have a background in structure finance and restructuring, although broader banking and finance profiles will also be considered. England and Wales qualified lawyers will be at an advantage, but our client will happily receive applications from Common Law qualified candidates. German language skills are also not a necessity.

If the above takes your interest, and you would like to confidentially discuss this opportunity in further detail, or simply to discuss your options, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

An internationally renowned US firm has enlisted our help to find a talented associate to join its Paris banking & finance team. 

Working closely with both the London and Paris office, we have a strong grasp of the company’s culture and how they operate and would be well-placed to assist you throughout the application process.

The Paris team are particularly recognised for their expertise in project finance and project development, with its partners frequently noted as Leading Individuals in their field by Chambers Europe and Global.

Your work alongside them will cover finance and development, as well as structured finance and restructuring, and infrastructure sectors; advising lenders, borrowers, creditors, contractors, and sponsors.

From our correspondence with the firm we can highlight these benefits of joining the team:

• Top quality work: With the team focussing on important, highly regulated projects, the caseload will include those of national significance. This is a prime opportunity to align your reputation with a client routinely praised for sheer technical skill.

• Above market remuneration: As a specialist in the field dealing with complex transactions, our client’s pay reflects this and offers above market salaries. 

• The firm is eager to provide training and development: This is ideal for a junior to mid-level associate really looking to progress their career.

You will be between 2-5 years PQE, and English or French qualified. Applicants with banking and finance backgrounds especially welcomed. 

If this role could be of interest, we would be happy to discuss the specifics of the opportunity in more detail, alongside providing an insight into the culture of the team and the wider firm.

I have been instructed by a top tier firm looking to grow their Paris banking and finance practice with a talented senior lawyer who has partnership aspirations.

This is an exciting opportunity to broaden and progress your career with a clear path whilst having the support of an experienced and highly regarded banking team.

From our discussion with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include:

• Top quality transactional work; You will be advising some of the largest lenders on a variety of acquisition, leveraged, project and corporate financings
• Internationally recognized; Our client is market leading
• Competitive remuneration packages and progression; Our client offers very competitive pay in the market and a clear path to progress

You will be French or English qualified with 4 + years PQE and a background in banking and finance.

If the above role is of interest, please do get in touch for a confidential chat.

I have just been instructed by a top tier practice looking to grow their banking and finance practice with a talented England & Wales qualified lawyer. 

This is an opportunity to broaden your practice with the support of an experienced and highly regarded banking team.  

From our discussion with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include: 

• Top quality work; You will be advising some of the largest lenders on a variety of acquisition and leveraged finance deals  
• Internationally recognized; Our client is market leading with a large international presence 
• High remuneration packages; Our client offers very competitive pay in the market  

You will be England & Wales qualified between 2 – 5 years PQE with a background in banking and finance.  

If the above role is of interest, please do get in touch for a confidential chat.  

The Swiss office of an international business have enlisted our support in their search for a senior lawyer to move in-house.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in-house and join an asset finance team in the heart one of Europe’s banking capitals. 

Some of the key draws of this role include:

• Quality of work. You will be doing some of the best work in this sector.
• Seniority. You will have the autonomy to develop your team.
• Remuneration.  Our client pays competitively in the market.

You will be working on both asset and corporate financings, reviewing and drafting legal documents, running transactions and administrative duties. In addition, you will cover the full general in-house cycle of work involved.

You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with 5 + PQE in asset finance.

If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for further information.

The German office of a leading international law firm has enlisted our support in their search for an asset finance lawyer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and thriving market.

Some of the key draws of this role include:

• Quality of work. You will advise market leading clients on some of their biggest transactions.
• Competitive remuneration. Our client pays above market.

If you are England & Wales qualified with at least 1 PQE and have asset finance experience, do get in touch for more information.

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.

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.