At Wadkins Associates, we have the opportunity to work within and observe the aviation finance market in great detail. We have noticed that due to the growth of the market, there is an increasing value placed on candidates that have a wide skillset across asset finance. Consequently, those who possess experience across the sector are becoming exceptionally sought after by leading firms in the market.
It is with great excitement, therefore, that Wadkins Associates are able to advertise an exclusive opportunity for an asset finance solicitor to work for one of the leading firms in this market in their London office; a rare opportunity to work with an industry renowned teamon both Aviation and Ship Finance transactions.
This role will entail a wide and varied workload, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to work on high value deals, for some of the world’s most renowned banks and funds. As a result of this high calibre of work, the successful candidate will be expected to have experience, from their training contract as a minimum, working as a finance solicitor within a reputable firm, and a genuine passion for this area of law.
Our client is widely regarded for providing an outstanding work/life balance for their employees, and as such would be able to provide a more relaxed working environment than might be found in private practise elsewhere, accompanied by the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic team of extremely talented aviation solicitors who will value your contribution, with a clear path for career progression.
Our client is widely regarded for providing an outstanding work/life balance for their employees, and as such would be able to provide a more relaxed working environment than might be found in private practise elsewhere. They also provide the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic team of extremely talented aviation solicitors who will value your contribution, with a clear path for career progression.
If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, we look forward to hearing from you.
For more information on the position, to discuss the market and opportunities; or if you would like guidance on the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0203 633 0962.
This job has now been filled but you may be interested in:
We are currently supporting a longstanding client with quite a rare in-house opportunity for a talented junior to join a successful asset management team in London.
Some of the key draws of this role include:
· Great exposure to high quality transactional shipping work;
· Development; a great platform to learn and develop your career within a growing team;
· Balance; whilst the team are busy, the role is likely to provide a more consistent work life balance than private practice.
An ideal opportunity for an NQ with finance, ideally asset finance experience, to make a move in-house.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for a confidential chat.
A longstanding International client is looking to grow their London practice with an experienced Ship Finance Lawyer.
You will be working with award winning partners, overseeing market leading finance transactions for a broad and longstanding client base.
From our conversations with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include:
You will be overseeing a broad range of ship finance work. This includes, lender and borrower work, sale and leaseback, lessor, lessee, portfolio sales, private equity and commercial contracts.
You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with at least 6 years PQE and a background in ship finance.
Please do get in touch for a confidential discussion if this opportunity is of interest.
We have just been instructed by a reputable law firm looking to grow their banking and finance practice with a talented junior lawyer.
This is an opportunity to broaden your practice with the support of an experienced and highly regarded banking team.
From our discussions with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include:
You will be England & Wales qualified between NQ - 3 years PQE and a background in banking & finance.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for a confidential chat.
I am excited to be working with a longstanding client as they look to grow their London Office with an ambitious ship finance lawyer.
This is your chance to join a market leading practice, overseeing high quality work for a broad and longstanding client base. This opportunity suits someone who is keen to progress their career within private practice.
You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with at least 5 years PQE with a background in ship finance work.
Please do get in touch for more information if this role is of interest.
A well reputed law firm are looking to grow their aviation finance practice.
This is an opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their career in the aviation sector, working with some of the most established partners in this space.
Some of the key draws include:
You will be England & Wales qualified and between NQ to 3 PQE. A specialist background in aviation finance will be advantageous.
If this role is of interest please do get in touch for more information.
A longstanding client is looking to grow their London practice with an experienced Ship Finance Lawyer.
You will be working with award winning partners, doing high end ship finance transactions for a broad and longstanding client base.
From our conversations with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include:
You will be doing a broad range of ship finance work. This includes, sale and leaseback, lessor, lessee, portfolio sales, private equity, ECA, and JOLCOs.
You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with between 3 to 6 PQE and a background in ship finance.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for more information.
We are supporting a longstanding client in London who are looking to expand their Corporate/ M&A practice with a senior associate.
You will be joining a fast growing yet friendly and collegiate team.
The key draws of this role include:
You will be doing a broad range of Corporate, M&A, joint venture and project based work with the majority falling into the Energy and Marine Sector with other industry sectors touched on.
You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with at least 5 PQE and a background in Corporate / M&A and joint venture work and experience of other industries would also be an advantage.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for more information.
We have been instructed by a longstanding client to support their search for an asset finance lawyer for their London practice.
You can look forward to joining a practice led by experienced partners who are highly regarded in the transport and energy sector.
From our discussions with the hiring partner, the key draws of this role include:
You will be primarily be working on a broad range of commercial and financing contracts.
You will ideally be England & Wales qualified with between 1 to 5 PQE and a background in asset finance.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for more information.
We have just been instructed by a reputable law firm looking to grow their Finance practice with an experienced associate.
This is an opportunity to broaden your practice with the support of an experienced team while working from home.
From our discussions with the hiring partner, some of the key draws include:
You will be England & Wales qualified with at least 3 PQE and a background in asset finance, general banking transactions and/or restructuring work.
If the above role is of interest, do get in touch for more information.
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:
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.