Associate
Burges Salmon are offering an opportunity for an experienced Solicitor of at least 3 years' PQE to join our leading team of specialist public inquiries, investigations, and inquests lawyers in Bristol. In this role, you can expect high quality work that has an impact on a national and international scale.
The Team
You would be joining a team of specialist investigation, inquest and public inquiry lawyers operating at the top of the market. The team is highly regarded and known for their sensitive, pragmatic and strategic approach to dealing with complex and high-profile investigations, including matters of national interest.
We are expanding our team due to an increase in instructions particularly in the area of public inquiries work. In joining Burges Salmon, you can expect to work and develop alongside market-leading experts on an enviable diet of complex and engaging public inquiries with opportunities to also be involved in inquests and investigations. Due to the firm's reputation and status, the team regularly tenders for and wins public work of the highest quality.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with others in the 100+ strong Dispute Resolution department in order to provide excellent client service across the board.
What Others Say :
The team is Band 1 ranked in Chambers and recognised as a leading firm in both Litigation and specifically Public Law disputes.
‘An excellent offering with super smart lawyers and the skill set to match the best – the quality of a London firm but at regional prices.' (Legal 500, 2024)
"Burges Salmon has a highly commended team of well-reputed practitioners, known for handling high-value national and international disputes" (Chambers, 2023)
"[They are] renowned for high-profile disputes with a significant political dimension" (Chambers, 2023)
The Firm
Our working environment is professional yet progressive, where quality of work and quality of life go hand-in-hand. Our collaborative approach to how we do business is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our people love working here.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have recently been voted by our people as, an accolade that the firm has achieved for the third year in a row.
We're committed to finding the right person for this role and are open to discussing flexible working, and full time or part time working patterns. We have a successful hybrid working model, which provides another way for our people to work with flexibility.
Responsibilities
1. Building the Culture: You'll deliver service excellence on all client matters and participate in cultural initiatives that underpin life at the firm, making Burges Salon a great place to work.
2. Delivering Results : Achieve your personal objectives and be aware of how to focus your contribution to support the firm's overall aims. Plan, control and resource matters effectively, delegating where appropriate and monitor delivery.
3. Growing our People: Actively contribute to the development of those you have responsibility for. Establish your standing as an ‘expert' in your chosen area / sector. Identify and take advantage of opportunities to broaden your technical / client experience.
4. Developing our Business: Deepen your understanding of client needs and expectations, identify opportunities to lead CRM activities, build you own network and cross-refer work where appropriate.
What you'll need
5. Relevant experience working on large scale public inquiries (investigation and inquest experience also considered)
6. Be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills
7. Able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively
8. Be self-motivated and willing to learn
9. Experience of leading others to develop their skills and knowledge.
10. Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
Benefits
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It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.