Your Career with Stann

At Stann, you get to work alongside the sharpest of minds, tackling legal concepts that dictate the future of one of the most vital global industries: shipping.

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We also service the insurance, energy/offshore and aviation sectors. These industries have in common that they are highly technical; supporting these sectors requires legal acumen but also the ability to comprehend and advise on the complex situations in which our cases and matters arise.

You will need to be quick-thinking, with an ability to rely on your own initiative when it counts. Shipping is a 24/7 business, and when emergency response matters arise you will be depended on until the coast is clear. We believe in results, not face-time; at the heart of our culture is trust in each team member that they can work wherever they are located and that they will be available when it matters most.

Our clients are blue chip companies: stalwarts of their industries who come to us to solve their knottiest problems. The work will see you applying yourself across several spheres: the commercial coalface of the sectors, the technical fundamentals that arise when things go wrong, and – of course – the provision of incisive legal support. You will enjoy a rich variety of work.

Stann offers more than your average Training Contract. Here, you will have responsibility from the get-go. We entrust our Trainees with opportunities that at other firms would be reserved for Associates only: client-facing work and international travel are part and parcel of Trainee life at Stann.

Our Trainees are supported in their development by a tight-knit team, the majority of whom have developed their own careers together over the last decade. We recognise that your training doesn’t end when you take your final exam: at Stann you can carve your own path through your qualification process, building a career that feeds your interests.

Apply

Stann welcomes speculative applications from Junior Associate level candidates. If you want to help make and shape the law in one of the most dynamic global industries, please send your CV and a covering letter specifically demonstrating your interest in our practice areas to info@stann.com

Junior Solicitor Vacancy

We are currently seeking a junior solicitor with around 2PQE experience level, to join the firm as soon as possible. Candidates should be able to demonstrate some experience of maritime law, either in private practice, in-house or with maritime insurers.

The role will involve working from day one on complex, high-value cases, joining a close-knit team in a fast-growing firm. Starting salary and benefits are highly competitive.

Candidate should please apply by sending a CV and covering letter to info@stann.com.

Communications Officer

About the role:

Stann is growing its team and global reach, so this is an exciting time to join us. We seek a proactive individual to: lead on global communications, develop new connections with prospective clients and build on our existing reputation. The role also includes undertaking the role of an Office Manager and overseeing logistical aspects at our offices in the heart of the City of London.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading responsibility for communications strategy for our existing and future client base worldwide;

• Leading on the implementation of global (internal and external) messaging, campaigns and communications with clients and other stakeholders;

• Deploying your knowledge of marketing principles to identify and pursue growth opportunities, develop new connections with prospective clients and build on our existing reputation for excellence; and

• Working to increase Stann’s visibility and drive engagement with new and existing global key audiences.

About you:

We are seeking an individual:

• With exceptional attention to detail in drafting skills, editing and delivering ‘client-ready’ content (including delivery of digital content) of the highest quality / accuracy with minimal oversight;

• Keen to work in a highly collaborative, supportive and team-oriented environment, whilst recognising that the nature of our work is often fast-paced / time-pressured;

• Ideally possessing a degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field; and

• Ideally, a demonstrable interest in the maritime, transportation or insurance sectors, including study in those fields and/or relevant work experience.

• With the practical attitude needed to handle logistical aspects of our offices, including liaising with suppliers and liaising with the building landlord and staff.

How to apply: If you believe you would be the perfect fit for the role of Communications Officer & Office Manager at Stann, please send your CV and covering letter to info@stann.com. Applications should be sent by no later than 31 October 2024.  Please do apply as early as possible as we will be holding interviews on an ongoing basis.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

Stann values and is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Stann is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within our recruitment process.

spring vacation scheme 2025

31 March – 4 april 2025

Applications for Stann’s spring vacation scheme are now open. We are delighted to offer a week-long scheme at our City of London offices with a view to recruiting trainees to commence in 2026/27.

The Firm

We are based in the heart of the City of London, with an expanding presence in Asia Pacific, Greece and the United States and have a wealth of experience in maritime and wider commercial matters including shipping, admiralty, dry shipping, emergency response, marine insurance, war risks, ports and terminals, energy and offshore, international trade and aviation.
Our clients routinely turn to us to handle the most complex maritime disputes and disasters, such as the Prestige, the Costa Concordia and the Ever Given grounding in the Suez Canal. We also conduct litigation in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court – acting most recently for the successful party in the Ever Smart collision case. As arbitration is standard in many of our practice areas we have extensive experience in all the main forums including LMAA, LCIA, LOF and ad hoc arbitration. Outside of England and Wales we frequently advise on litigation strategy on behalf of our clients, overseeing teams of lawyers in other jurisdictions.

Overview of the scheme

Prospective trainees will spend a week in the Stann London office, gaining exposure to a variety of the above practice areas and active involvement in ongoing work. Stann prides itself on its collaborative environment, strong sense of unity and hands-on approach to training. Through the scheme, prospective trainees will have the opportunity not only to experience maritime practice but also what training at Stann could be like. All vacation scheme attendees will be offered a training contract interview shortly after the scheme.

Applications

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Academic strength (predicted good 2:1/First);

• Hardworking nature;

• Academic curiosity and desire to learn;

• Ability to take responsibility early;

• Interest in travel and desire to get involved from the first day of maritime incidents; and

• Genuine interest in our practice areas and commercial issues affecting our clients (in depth knowledge of the industries is not expected).

Applicants should send a CV and cover letter addressing the above points to info@stann.com by no later than Friday 31st January 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We aim to review and reply to all applications received.