This role supports complex ship sale, purchase, and financing transactions, working closely with legal and commercial teams from drafting through closing. It requires sharp drafting, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage fast-moving deals across internal teams and external counsel. This is a 12m Mat Cover.

Client Details

The business operates in an asset-intensive, highly regulated commercial environment, with a strong focus on executing complex transactions efficiently. It works closely across legal, finance, and operational functions to support high-value assets throughout their lifecycle. It is fast-moving and detail-driven, relying on close coordination between internal teams and external advisors to manage risk, compliance, and execution while supporting broader commercial objectives.

Description

• Support ship sale, purchase, and financing transactions end to end
• Draft and prepare transaction documents and corporate authorities
• Manage conditions precedent and transaction trackers
• Liaise with ship registries and handle registration filings
• Coordinate and attend closings with internal teams and advisors
• Conduct KYC/AML reviews and compliance checks
• Work closely with legal, finance, treasury, and operations teams
• Liaise with external counsel and third-party stakeholders
• Maintain organised records and document management systems
• Assist with commercial and technical agreement drafting

Profile

• Highly organised and detail-driven, with strong transactional discipline
• Experienced in supporting complex, fast-moving commercial or asset-based deals
• A confident drafter, able to produce clear, accurate documents under pressure
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how legal work supports the wider business
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
• Effective at coordinating multiple stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines
• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable in a dynamic, high-volume environment
• Trusted to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Full UK working rights for the duration of the contract

Job Offer

• 12 M FTC Maternity Cover
• Competitive Salary dependent on experience
• OFFICE BASED ROLE (London)
• A hands-on role supporting high-value, complex commercial transactions
• Close exposure to legal and commercial decision-making within the business
• The opportunity to work with experienced internal teams and external advisors
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with real responsibility and visibility
• A role scope and seniority calibrated to your experience