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Trainee Solicitor

Employer
Scorpio Group
Location
Knightsbridge, South West London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Nov 6, 2024
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Job Role
Other
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Company Overview

Scorpio is a leading service provider involved in the seaborne transportation of commodities and petroleum products. It has been investing in and operating shipping assets since 1951. Scorpio provides full technical management expertise as well as commercially managing a fleet of over +180 vessels. Headquartered in Monaco, today Scorpio employs more than 850 onshore employees located across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

The trainee will have exposure to the following areas:
  • Corporate / Projects;
  • Transactional Shipping / Ship Finance;
  • Commercial Contracts; and
  • Contentious Shipping / Litigation.


Experience

Paralegal experience preferred.

Background in the shipping industry preferred

Competencies
  • Ambitious and willing to learn
  • Versatile
  • Positive attitude
  • Ability to solve problems and find solutions
  • A good team player
  • Good attention to detail
  • Able to demonstrate:
  • effective communication skills
  • intellectual curiosity
  • able to work autonomously
  • interest in the shipping industry


Qualifications
  • Completed the Legal Practice Course, SQE or be eligible to complete the SQE.
  • Passed LLB or higher undergraduate degree (English or other common law jurisdiction) with a 2.1.
  • Graduated from one of the top 20 UK Universities.


At Scorpio, our people are our strength, and their diverse talents are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute, including race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

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