Job Description
Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this Associate role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning.
Roles and Responsibilities
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* Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
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* Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
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* Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
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* Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
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* Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
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* Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
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* Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
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* Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
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* Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
Person Specification
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* Be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 2-3 years’ PQE
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* Have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
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* A STEP qualification would be an advantage
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* Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
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* Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case-load
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* Have a high degree of attention to detail
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* Have strong problem-solving skills
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* Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
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* Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
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* Be able to build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship
Origin Legal is handling a number of Private Client Solicitor vacancies throughout the South of England. If you are a Solicitor, Legal Executive or Paralegal looking to consider your options, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Origin Legal follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.