In-House Counsel

An internationally renowned law firm are in touch with us to bring in an Asset Finance Associate to bolster its shipping and aviation practices.

One of the most successful firms in the last few years, this is an exciting opportunity for a junior to mid-level associate to work within a highly rated practice on some of the most innovative work happening in these fields.

The role offers both market leading work and market leading pay, and even further scope for development.

Our ideal candidate will be between NQ to 4 years PQE, with a strong background in aircraft and/or shipping finance.

For further information, and a confidential call, don’t hesitate to get in contact.

We are supporting a longstanding client who are looking to grow their asset finance practice with a junior finance associate.  

This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset and work on some big-ticket asset finance transactions advising a variety of both lenders and borrowers.  

From our discussions with the hiring Partner some of the key draws are: 

- Prestige; our client is well established and is very highly regarded in the market. 

- High calibre work; you will be exposed to a variety of quality transactional work. 

- Training and development; you will work closely with the partners who, alongside seniors in the team, who will help develop your experience.

If you are England & Wales qualified with a banking and finance background please do get in touch for a confidential chat. This opportunity would suit NQ-3PQE associates, ideally with some asset finance experience.

Wadkins Associates are supporting an established top tier Law firm as they look to grow their banking & finance practice in Switzerland.  

You will be advising financial institutions, funds and private equity investors and other market players in a variety of corporate, project, structured and acquisition finance, as well as corporate lending.  

From our conversations with the hiring Partner some of the key draws this role has to offer include:  

- Breadth and exposure of work. You will be exposed to some of the best quality and broad ranging banking work in the space.  

- Excellent support and development. Our client is extremely supportive when it comes to career progression.  

- Good remuneration packages. Our client pays above market rate.  

If you have at least 2 + years PQE, ideally England & Wales qualified with a broad banking background and are open to moving to Switzerland, please do get in touch for more information.

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.

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:

• Quality of work. You will be doing some of the best transactional work in the market.
• Personal development opportunity. The practice is looking for someone with short-term partnership aspirations. There is a clear track for the right individual.
• Flexible approach and ethos. Flexible working is positively promoted.

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:

• High quality work: You will be advising some of the largest lenders and borrowers in the market.
• Internationally recognised: Our client is market leading with the support network spanning globally.
• Flexible work location: You will have the option of working from home.

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:

• High quality work. You will be working on big ticket aviation finance transactions.
• Competitive remuneration. Our client pays above market.
• Development opportunity. Our client will support your personal development within the practice.

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:

• Quality of work. You will be doing some of the best work in the market.
• Flexible approach and ethos. Whether it's flexible working or a sustainable work pattern with family in mind.
• Personal development opportunity. Ambition and business development within the practice is encouraged.

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:

• Quality and breadth of work. You will be doing top quality and broad ranging work across multiple industry sectors.
• Great career prospects. There is an emphasis placed on personal development and this opportunity is ideal for someone with the ambition to develop a practice.
• Highly competitive remuneration. Our client pays above market rate.

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.