Asset Finance / Shipping Finance Associate

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an Asset Finance / Shipping Finance Associate (2-5 PQE) for its London office. The role sits in the market-leading practice advising on large leasing, finance and capital markets transactions across maritime sectors.

You will draft and negotiate loan, lease, chartering and construction documentation, advise global clients, and work on cross-border, multi-jurisdictional financings with autonomy under senior partners.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in shipping, offshore, or broader asset finance.
• Strong drafting and commercial judgment for complex transactions.
• Excellent drafting, client advisory and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan, lease, chartering and construction documentation.
• Advise global clients on complex project structures and multi-jurisdictional financings.
• Deliver pragmatic solutions and take ownership of workstreams in a demanding team environment.

Skills

PQE 2-5 years in shipping/assetfinance

Job description

Asset Finance / Shipping Finance Associate, 2-5 PQE

About the Firm

This elite global law firm is internationally recognised for its strength in complex, cross-border transactions and market-leading finance work. Operating across nearly 50 offices worldwide, the firm combines first-rate English and US law capabilities to deliver seamless advice to major financial institutions, corporates, lessors, sponsors and private credit providers. Its reputation for excellence extends across energy, transport, shipping and aviation finance, underpinned by a culture of collaboration, innovation and inclusive growth. Fee-earners benefit from exposure to sophisticated mandates, outstanding technical training and the support of a progressive leadership team with a genuine focus on professional development and wellbeing.

The Role

This position sits within the firm’s renowned Asset Finance and Shipping Finance practice, a top-tier team advising on major leasing, finance and capital markets transactions across the maritime and offshore energy sectors. Associates play a central role in drafting and negotiating loan, lease, chartering and construction documentation, advising global clients on complex project structures and supporting the delivery of multi-jurisdictional financings. The work is highly varied, spanning newbuild and fleet financings, portfolio loan sales, asset securitisations, and restructurings for high-profile owners, banks and private equity sponsors. You will gain genuine autonomy while working alongside some of the most respected partners and senior counsel in this space.

What They’re Looking For

• 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in shipping, offshore, or broader asset finance
• Strong technical proficiency in structured finance and chartering documentation
• Commercial mindset and ability to deliver pragmatic solutions in complex scenarios
• Excellent drafting, client advisory and project management skills
• Strong interpersonal ability and collaborative approach within demanding teams
• Intellectual curiosity, attention to detail and readiness to take ownership of workstreams

Why Apply?

You will be joining one of the most highly regarded asset finance practices in the market, working on landmark transactions with a global client base. The firm offers top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and genuine scope for progression in an environment that values technical excellence and teamwork. Associates benefit from significant partner interaction, cross-border work, and exposure to diverse industry sectors within a supportive and forward-thinking culture.

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