Associate (2+ PQE) /Senior Associate - UK Private Client - 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning, covering a period of family-friendly leave for 12 months on a fixed-term contact basis.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
* Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
* Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
* Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
* Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
* Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
* Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
* Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
* Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
Person Specification
* Be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 2+ years’ PQE
* Have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
* A STEP qualification would be an advantage
* Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
* Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case-load
* Have a high degree of attention to detail
* Have strong problem-solving skills
* Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
* Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
* Be able to build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship
* Working together
* Integrity and respect
* Inclusive
* Personal impact and growth
* Driving high standards
* Client - centric
* Responsible Business
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