Shipping Finance Lawyer 2-5PQE - Magic Circle Firm

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ in London, a leading Magic Circle firm, seeks a Shipping Finance Associate with 2–5 PQE to join its Asset Finance team.

You'll handle sophisticated cross-border financings involving ships, yachts, cruise liners and other maritime assets, gain strong client exposure, and contribute to a lean shipping finance group within a global platform.

The role offers clear responsibility and progression within a supportive, high-calibre practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 PQE in shipping or asset finance.
• Experience with cross-border financings and maritime assets.
• London-based role within a top-tier firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist on sophisticated cross-border shipping financings.
• Work within the Asset Finance practice and contribute to deal flow.
• Develop client exposure and become a go-to associate in the team.

Skills

Shipping finance

Cross-border transactions

Client exposure

Job description

A leading Magic Circle firm is looking for a 2-5 PQE Shipping Finance Associate to join its London team.

Sitting within a top-tier Asset Finance practice, the role offers exposure to a broad mix of sophisticated and bespoke financings involving ships, yachts, cruise liners and other specialist maritime assets, often on complex cross-border transactions.

The shipping finance side of the practice is relatively lean, giving associates the opportunity to take on greater responsibility, gain strong client exposure and establish themselves as a go-to associate in the team, while benefiting from the wider resources and deal flow of a leading global finance platform.

Candidates must have at least 2 PQE, with the team considering lawyers up to 5 PQE maximum.