Asset Finance Associate

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international law firm is seeking high-quality fee-earners to join their renowned asset finance group. This dynamic team handles complex and high-value transactions globally, particularly in shipping and aviation finance. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and relevant experience in non-contentious financing. The firm values career development and promotes from within, making this an exciting opportunity for proactive individuals looking to advance their legal careers. Join a firm that is at the forefront of the legal industry and work with prestigious clients across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Training and post-qualification experience in shipping or aviation finance.
• Proven technical skills in non-contentious shipping/aviation financing.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on complex cross-border transactions.
• Managing transactions in shipping, aviation finance, and related projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Transaction Management

Legal Research

Shipping Finance Expertise

Aviation Finance Expertise

Education

Excellent Academic Credentials

Job description

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About the Firm

Our client is a well-established international law firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the US.

They are renowned for providing a full range of market-leading legal services across various sectors, with particular expertise in transportation.

Asset Finance Group

Their asset finance group handles some of the most complex and high-value work globally. Their transactions often involve cross-border elements, advising clients on both lender and borrower sides in shipping, aviation finance, and related projects, including finance structuring, off-balance financing, problem loans, distressed debt, and charter structures.

Clients

Clients include banks, financial institutions, governments, P&I clubs, private investors, owners, operators, and arrangers.

Career Development

The firm values its associates' careers and promotes from within. Due to ongoing demand, they are always interested in high-quality fee-earners at all levels.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

1. Excellent academic credentials;
2. Training and post-qualification experience in shipping or aviation finance, preferably from a City or international law firm (foreign-qualified lawyers with relevant PQE are also considered);
3. Proven technical skills in non-contentious shipping/aviation financing and related transactions;
4. A solid understanding of the maritime and/or aviation sectors;
5. Strong legal, analytical, and transaction management skills;
6. A proactive, confident attitude with a high level of initiative.