What We Need
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.
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.
About Us
Besides investigations and problem solving, we are trusted consultants for our clients, managing contract development, advising on business strategy, and helping safeguard their profitability, regulatory compliance, and reputation. At Stann, you can look forward to client access from the earliest stages of your career. Working closely alongside clients’ businesses means you’ll feel the wins as your own.
Naturally, you’ll be well rewarded for your efforts; we appreciate what’s required to attract high calibre people and ensure your satisfaction and loyalty. We want you to feel you’ve made the right life choice.
The bottom line at Stann is: if you’re up for the challenge, we’ll give you the tools to thrive.
Graduate Careers
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.
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sPRING VACATION SCHEME 2027
Applications for Stann’s spring vacation scheme are now open. We are delighted to offer two week-long schemes at our City of London offices commencing 5th and 12th April 2027, with a view to recruiting trainees to commence in 2028.
The Firm
We are based in the heart of the City of London, with an office in Singapore and expanding presence in Asia, Greece, and the United States. We 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 conduct litigation in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court – recently acting for the successful party in the Ever Smart litigation, the Supreme Court’s first ever collision liability case. As arbitration is standard in many of our practice areas, we have extensive experience in all the main forums 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 to experience not only 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.
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to info@stann.com by no later than Sunday 14th February 2027.
Junior Associates
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
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.
