Trainee Solicitor

Job description

Contract Details

Department: Legal Team / Financing & Transactions

Reporting To: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: London

Contract Type: 2 years fixed term

Start Date: Asap

Company Overview
The Scorpio Group of companies (Scorpio) is a global leader in the maritime industry and has been investing in and operating shipping assets for over 50 years. Specializing in the transportation of seaborne commodities and petroleum products, Scorpio offers comprehensive technical management services as well as commercially managing one of the world's largest fleets. Headquartered in Monaco, today Scorpio employs over 1000 onshore professionals across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, ensuring excellence in maritime operations worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
The trainee will have exposure to the following areas:

Corporate / Transactions, including JVs

Transactional Shipping / Ship Finance

Capital Markets

Commercial Contracts

Litigation (usually through a secondment to a law firm)

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

ability to work autonomously

interest in the shipping industry

ability to make judgements

Qualifications

Completed the Legal Practice Course or be eligible to complete the SQE.

Passed LLB or higher undergraduate degree (English or other common law jurisdiction) with at least a 2.1 grade.

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, color, 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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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English