Associate

Key Responsibilities

Deliver excellent quality, timely and professional client service.

Liaise with clients and provide legal advice as delegated by the partners.

Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the partners, including researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting and preparing cases for court.

Draft, review, summarise and check legal documents, forms and correspondence for accuracy and completeness.

Perform legal research and analysis.

Prepare reports and correspondence.

Ensure matters are successfully opened and closed in compliance with the firm's CDD and AML procedures.

Manage time recording, billing and collections efficiently and in line with firm policy.

Update the Client Relationship Management system.

Assist with final letters and file closings when required.

Support, motivate, manage and develop junior team members and support staff, including paralegals, trainees and administrative colleagues, to help them achieve their development goals.

Work with colleagues from other teams and offices on multidisciplinary and international projects.

Take responsibility for a wide range of tasks and projects as required by partners in the group.

Contribute to the development and implementation of business development plans, in line with the firm's and team's strategy, helping to attract more work from existing clients and develop new client relationships.

Support new ventures, identify cross-selling opportunities and seek ways to develop the firm's services.

Carry out non-chargeable activities to build the firm's knowledge and external reputation through seminars, articles, presentations and related activities.

Qualifications

2 to 6 year PQE with a UK/Commonwealth qualification.

Knowledge/skills/experience

Relevant litigation experience.

Experience of working in an offshore jurisdiction would be beneficial but not essential

Sound drafting skills

Good financial awareness and discipline

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Originally posted on Himalayas