Our client one of the countriesleading law firms are seeking an experienced Corporate M&AAssociate looking work on high quality files alongside industryexperts on a dailybasis.
Aboutthe Role:
* Engagein highquality corporate M&A and private equitytransactions.
* Achieve personal goalsaligned with firm objectives and contribute to junior colleaguesdevelopment.
* Understand client needslead CRM efforts and actively network for businessgrowth.
TheTeam:
* Marketleadingcorporate lawyers shaping the commerciallandscape.
* One of the largestCorporate M&A teams outsideLondon.
* Involved in complexpublic/private mergers acquisitions private equity and equitycapital marketstransactions.
Qualifications:
* Relevantexperience in corporate M&A and PEtransactions.
* Strong team playerwith excellent interpersonalskills.
* Effective management of acomplex workload.
* Selfmotivated andwilling to learn.
* Experience leadingothers to develop their skills.
* SRAor Law Society of Scotland registeredlawyer.
TheFirm:
* Professionalyet progressive workingenvironment.
* Emphasis on worklifebalance.
* Commitment to diversity andinclusion.
* Open to discussingflexible workingarrangements.
McKieRecruit is dedicated to finding the right candidate andapplications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities areencouraged. As a Disability Confident employer the company ensuresa fully accessible recruitmentprocess.
Requirements
FinancialDelivery:
1.
o 1.Achieve or exceed personal benchmarks for Chargeable Hours andInvestment Time.
o 2. Contribute todepartmental budgets deliver objectives and manage personalbilling.
o 3. Implement best practicesin matter management to optimize revenue andprofit.
2. EffectiveMatterManagement:
o 1.Optimise revenue through best practice matter management frominception to closure.
o 2. Manage workof others with matter executive responsibility ensuring adherenceto standards.
o 3. Plan price anddeliver work within agreed deadlines complying with riskprocedures.
3. BusinessDevelopment:
o 1.Contribute to developing new client relationships and achievingprofitable revenue growth.
o 2.Understand departmental BD strategy participate in events and builda personal business plan.
o 3. Networkwith clients professionals and contribute to the firms brandthrough socialmedia.
4. ClientRelationships:
o 1.Protect and enhance existing client relationships understand clientbusinesses and deliver highqualityservices.
o 2. Actively participate indepartment initiatives address client queries and crossreferwork.
5. DevelopingOthers:
o 1.Improve technical and commercial skills of junior lawyers provideconstructive feedback.
o 2. Contributeto team development share knowledge and actively engage in trainingactivities.
6. PersonalDevelopment:
o 1.Manage personal and career development deepen technical skills andstay updated with legaldevelopments.
o 2. Build aprofessional profile participate in relevant professional bodiesand attain necessaryqualifications.
7. BuildingThe Culture:
o 1.Act as a best practice role model uphold firm values and contributeto a positive working culture.
o 2.Support the firms commitment to market leadership responsiblebusiness practices and diversity &inclusion.
Benefits
* Salariesare highly competitive and are amongst the highest in the legalsector outside London.
* 25 daysannual leave plus bank holidays. Extra days awarded after three sixand then years of service.
* Companypensionscheme
* FantasticFamily Friendly Benefits Maternity Paternity Shared parental leaveand adoption leave.
* Privatehealthinsurance
* IncomeprotectionScheme
* LifeAssurance
* FlexibleWorking
* Continualtraining and development personal andprofessional
* Outstandingoffices
* Socialopportunities
* Travelperks
Financial Delivery: 1. Achieve or exceed personal benchmarks forChargeable Hours and Investment Time. 2. Contribute to departmentalbudgets, deliver objectives, and manage personal billing. 3.Implement best practices in matter management to optimize revenueand profit. Effective Matter Management: 1. Optimise revenuethrough best practice matter management from inception to closure.2. Manage work of others with matter executive responsibility,ensuring adherence to standards. 3. Plan, price, and deliver workwithin agreed deadlines, complying with risk procedures. BusinessDevelopment: 1. Contribute to developing new client relationshipsand achieving profitable revenue growth. 2. Understand departmentalBD strategy, participate in events, and build a personal businessplan. 3. Network with clients, professionals, and contribute to thefirm's brand through social media. Client Relationships: 1. Protectand enhance existing client relationships, understand clientbusinesses, and deliver high-quality services. 2. Activelyparticipate in department initiatives, address client queries, andcross-refer work. Developing Others: 1. Improve technical andcommercial skills of junior lawyers, provide constructive feedback.2. Contribute to team development, share knowledge, and activelyengage in training activities. Personal Development: 1. Managepersonal and career development, deepen technical skills, and stayupdated with legal developments. 2. Build a professional profile,participate in relevant professional bodies, and attain necessaryqualifications. Building The Culture: 1. Act as a 'best practice'role model, uphold firm values, and contribute to a positiveworking culture. 2. Support the firm's commitment to marketleadership, responsible business practices, and diversity &inclusion.