In-House Counsel

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.

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:

• Prestige. Our client has a strong brand in this sector.
• Variety of work. You will be exposed to a wide range of commercial transactions.
• Competitive pay. Our client pays above market.

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:

• Prestige. Our client has a longstanding history and is internationally recognized.
• High quality of work. You will be advising some of the largest lenders in the market.
• Flexible work location. You will have the option of working from home.

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:

• 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.