Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Responsibilities
For our office in Hamburg we are looking for a
Lawyer (m/f/d) with experience in the area of Ship
Finance. Our team in Hamburg is passionate about all aspects of
maritime law and is offering new opportunities in the area of maritime
financing. We are looking for a German qualified lawyer with 4+ years
of experience and who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Advising on all aspects of maritime financing, including ship and
asset financing as well as restructuring;
Consulting highly demanding clients such as domestic and
international banks and other financial institutions;
Drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, discovery requests and
interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
Conducting complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and
drafting memoranda;
Preparing status reports and recommendations to clients.
Education and Experience
A German law degree with 4+ years of experience in an
international law firm;
Practical experience in financing, ideally in in the area of
maritime law;
Enthusiasm for legally challenging work in an international environment;
Your communicative and strong interpersonal skills make a positive
impression on internal and external contacts;
Excellent organizational and time management skills and the
ability to identify and resolve problems quickly;
Strong ability to work in a team.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success.
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
center of everything we do.
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement.
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as
we go, recognizing that curiosity drives our development and
contributes to growth.
Our offer
An international, dedicated and motivating work environment as
well as supportive team atmosphere;
Flexible structures and flat hierarchy offer the opportunity to
grow personally and encourage new ideas;
New and centrally located office in Hamburg with modern technical
equipment as well as free drinks, coffee and fruit;
Option to work remotely;
Generous family leave policy for parents;
Bike leasing and jobticket (Deutschlandticket);
A Wellbeeing Day in addition to the annual holiday;
Team events such as Christmas party and summer party;
Broad Personal development and training opportunities.
At Clyde & Co we view diversity as critical to the international
nature of our business and have created a working environment where
people from different backgrounds can thrive. It is the Firm's policy
to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally
regardless of their gender, gender identity, marital or civil
partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or
economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation,
or age.
