Asset Finance lawyer with exceptional technical finance expertise and a passion for the maritime sector? This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly influential Knowledge Lawyer role with a leading international law firm, offering the chance to shape the future direction of a market-leading practice while remaining at the forefront of legal and commercial developments.
Why Apply?
* Join one of the world's leading asset finance practices, supporting high-value, cross-border matters across the transport and infrastructure sectors.
* Utilise your technical expertise to influence best practice, support complex transactions and become a trusted adviser across a leading international practice.
* Play a key role in developing best practice, driving legal technology initiatives and supporting lawyers across an international network.
This senior position sits within a well-established knowledge function supporting a highly regarded Asset Finance team, with a particular focus on maritime finance. Working closely with partners, lawyers and fellow knowledge professionals globally, you will ensure legal know-how, market intelligence and practical resources are readily available to support the delivery of outstanding client service. The role combines legal expertise, knowledge management, training, business development support and legal innovation in equal measure.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor legal, regulatory and market developments affecting asset and maritime finance.
* Develop, maintain and enhance precedents, guidance notes, templates and know-how resources.
* Provide technical support and respond to legal and commercial queries from lawyers across the practice.
* Design, coordinate and deliver training programmes for trainees, associates and senior lawyers.
* Support the implementation and adoption of knowledge management systems and legal technology tools.
* Contribute to thought leadership, client briefings and market-facing publications.
* Assist with business development initiatives, horizon scanning and strategic knowledge projects.
* Collaborate with partners and knowledge teams globally to drive innovation and best practice.
This opportunity would suit a technically outstanding lawyer with 8+ years' PQE and significant experience advising on complex asset finance transactions. The firm is particularly interested in candidates recognised for their technical excellence, drafting capabilities and ability to analyse sophisticated financing structures. Experience in maritime finance would be advantageous, but candidates from wider asset finance, structured finance, export finance or banking backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
In return, the firm offers a highly supportive and collaborative environment, excellent career development opportunities, a competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced lawyer to utilise their technical expertise, influence legal strategy, support innovation and make a lasting contribution within one of the most respected international legal practices in the market.