Overview
Debenhams Ottaway places clients and people at the heart of what we do. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate or Salaried Partner to join our reputable Family team. The team has been ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500, Band 1 in the Chambers and Partners UK 2025, and ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertaking a range of high-quality family work including complex marital finance matters, divorce & civil partnership dissolution, pre & post nuptial agreements, international relocation and issues around children;
* Working with other lawyers in the practice to achieve the firm\'s objectives, including promoting the successful cross-selling of work;
* Supervising and developing members of the team as appropriate.
* Demonstrate high standards of commitment to the delivery of budgets/KPIs as appropriate, and produce fees in accordance with the personal fee target set at the beginning of each financial year.
* Take appropriate client instructions and progress the matter to completion in accordance with the firm\'s standards and where appropriate, precedents
* Observe the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
* Maximise and improve client relationships within the firm by providing a courteous and efficient service to clients.
* Monitor developments in the legal market and local area which might provide business opportunities that may be exploited through business development activity or pose problems for the Firm in the future.
* Develop practice by attracting and winning quality new business that is challenging and profitable.
* Create a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration between and within departments.
* With the TLs identify and nurture future talent in line with the Firm’s career framework.
* Act as a role model for others and demonstrate an ability to balance fee-earning and non-fee-earning work.
* Have and inspire in others pride in the Firm.
* Aid in fostering a departmental team spirit by encouraging, supporting, coaching and motivating staff in the department.
Skills and attributes
* Extensive knowledge, experience, skills of and passion for their field of legal expertise.
* Knowledge of relevant legal market and latest developments.
* Knowledge of the Solicitor’s Code of Conduct, Solicitors Accounts Rules and any relevant quality mark.
* Understanding of relevant financial data and how it relates to the performance of their team and the firm.
* Ability to think strategically in planning for long-term financial growth of the firm.
* Experience of networking and other business development activities.
* Ability to provide support and supervision to a mix of professional staff
* Adopts a client-centred focus at all times taking responsibility for the level of client service in the firm and proactive steps to maximize and improve client relationships.
* Creative problem-solving ability
* Able to make complex decisions under pressure
* Willingness to be flexible in approach
* Organization, planning and prioritization skills
* Clear oral and written communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with a range of individuals, both within and outside the organisation
* High standards of professionalism and honesty
* Socially confident
* Demonstrates persistence and drive
A little more about Debenhams Ottaway
Debenhams Ottaway is a progressive law firm with a long history and a reputation built on providing outstanding service and legal advice. Based in the heart of St Albans with a London presence, we help individuals, families and businesses in Hertfordshire, London and across the UK.
We believe passionately in building long term relationships with our clients and people. Our teams of talented and ambitious people work together to help clients succeed. This is an opportunity to join an exciting and demanding work environment that offers support and guidance to help everyone achieve their best. Our career framework provides the opportunity to learn and develop in a structured but flexible way.
If you have the energy and imagination to make a difference and share our values, then Debenhams Ottaway is the perfect fit for your next challenge.
This job description is an operational document that does not form part of any contract of employment.
There may be times when an individual is expected to perform tasks that are not be expressly stated in the job description but are necessary in the day-to-day performance of their duties.
The job descriptionmay be amended as necessary to meet thechanging needs of the firm.
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