In-House Counsel

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.

Our services have been retained by a leading international law firm in their search for an experienced lawyer for their construction practice here in London.

This is a rare opportunity to work with a driven, dynamic and inclusive practice, advising leading businesses, financial institutions, and government entities on some of the biggest construction projects in the world.

Your main scope of work will involve Power Projects, with a focus on renewable energy. You will also be exposed to some real estate development, transport infrastructure and restructuring work.

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

• Prestige. Our client boasts one of the most recognisable brands in the legal industry. 
• High Remuneration. Your salary will sit comfortably near the top end of the market.
• Quality of work. You will be working on some of the biggest and most iconic projects globally.

Due to the complexity of the work, you will be at least 4 PQE, with a background in construction law. Ideally, you specialise in energy projects, EPC or infrastructure. Common law qualified lawyers will be considered, but our client has expressed a preference for England & Wales or Australian qualified lawyers.

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.

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.

Our client is an international law firm with an outstanding reputation in asset finance across the asset classes. The team has gone from strength to strength over the last few years and is now looking to grow its offering again.

A top tier firm, the team has a global reputation for working on high value transactions in aviation, ship finance and rail.  After speaking to the Head of the Team, one of the leading international lawyers within asset finance, we are keen to highlight the following advantages:

• The team work on behalf of a wide range of clients including lessors, banks, financial institutions, airlines and shipowners.
   
• You will be working on cutting edge transactions, formulating new innovative finance and legal structures as well as joint ventures and corporate structures.
   
• One of the largest teams in the sector,  you can expect thorough support and training throughout your career.
   
• The team have one of the best retention rates in the sector. They strive to retain talented lawyers by balancing high salaries, exposure to excellent work and reasonable billable hours  targets.

If you are looking for a role that offers exposure to complex transactions and a good working environment, please get in touch to discuss the role in detail.

A longstanding client of ours has asked for our assistance in the hire of a ship finance lawyer into its London team.

An international law firm with a strong presence in shipping, the hiring team focuses solely on marine transactions. They strive to utilise their rounded knowledge of the marine industry to advise both commercially and efficiently on a wide range of transactions.

The lead partner in the team has given us a good insight into what you could gain from joining:

•                 The team advise on a range of financings and transactions in the shipping sector, from secured lending and export credit financing to more specialised corporate and commercial transactions. They mainly operate on the owner side, working for global names in the space and offering advice on the financing of a broad range of vessels.
   
•                 What really sets them apart from a number of their competitors is the work life balance. At the lower end of London Billable hours targets you can expect to be working on high quality work without working exceptionally long hours.
   
•                 The team also offers fantastic training and development. There will be good partner exposure and great peer support throughout your career.

If you are interested in finding out more about the role, the team and offering we would be happy arrange a proper conversation to discuss.

We have supported our client on an exclusive basis with recent hires in both their Singapore and London offices and are now assisting them with an additional hire into their London team.

Since their launch in the UK our client, an American firm, has thrived in the asset finance market. The team is now looking to add an additional junior to mid-level associate to their London office. Following discussions with their American and London offices we have a detailed brief to discuss with potential candidates. Some key features of this role include;

• A focus on aviation finance transactions working closely with banks, investment funds, airlines and manufacturers. There is also the potential to oversee broader asset finance work.
   
• The firm has one of the best reputations within the sector for their investment in junior associates. They have strong retention rates at all levels and clear progression routes in comparison to their competitors.
   
• What also sets our client apart from their US competitors is their office culture; with a relaxed office environment the associates work collaboratively and enjoy working with each other.
   
• The client offers a very competitive remuneration with salaries comparable to magic circle firms.

If you are interested in finding out more about our client we would be happy to discuss in more detail.