Associate, Banking & Finance

This role involves providing technically sound legal advice across a variety of issues while developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients and intermediaries. The position is designed to support senior fee earners and involves managing work progress in accordance with business standards. The successful applicant will ensure that clients are fully informed about the associated fees and disbursements for each matter, while also contributing to the production of fee estimates and quotations. Furthermore, this role will require a commitment to delivering exceptional client service at all times, coaching juniors in collaboration with senior team members, and actively seeking opportunities to develop new client work. The company values an inclusive and progressive workplace, emphasising professional growth and career development.

Job Duties:

• Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision
• Deliver required chargeable hours
• Manage work in progress and debt in accordance with business standards
• Contribute to the production of fee estimates and quotations
• Ensure clients are fully informed regarding fees and disbursements
• Seek opportunities to develop new client work
• Deliver excellent client service consistently
• Coach and develop junior staff in conjunction with senior colleagues

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer, ideally with 0-2 years PQE
• Excellent academic background, including a 2:1 degree and a commendation/distinction at LPC (or equivalent)
• Experience in a relevant law firm environment, preferably within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent)
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills
• Ability to build commercial awareness and share knowledge with the team
• Stay up to date with technology and business tools relevant to the role
• Proactive in managing financial matters in a timely manner
• Developing negotiation skills when producing fee estimates and quotations
• Ability to identify and follow through on business development opportunities
• Build strong and productive relationships both internally and externally
• Capability to delegate appropriate tasks to junior members of the team
• Assist in coaching bursary students and summer interns as appropriate
• Promote teamwork and develop strong relationships with team members

What You’ll Love:

​​​​​​​This role offers the chance to be part of a culture that is deeply committed to inclusivity and diversity. The organisation fosters an open and supportive work environment, encouraging personal development and the honing of legal skills in an exciting jurisdiction. There are ample opportunities for engagement in professional growth and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals across diverse locations. The organisation values collaboration and ensures that every employee feels valued and respected.

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