Associate (3-4 PQE) - UK & International Private Client - #1675837

Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, the Associate role will advise a range of UK and international clients on their succession and tax planning.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner
• Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise
• Draft more complex documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents
• Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
• Where appropriate, delegate, co-ordinate and supervise the work of more junior members of the team
• Actively participate in client marketing opportunities such as client seminars, presentations and pitches
• Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through
• Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.
  
  

Person Specification

• Be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 3-4 years’ PQE
• Have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning
• A STEP qualification would be an advantage
• Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs
• Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case-load
• Have a high degree of attention to detail
• Have strong problem-solving skills
• Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks
• Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
• Be able to build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship
  
  

Competencies

• Working together
  
  

• Integrity and respect
  
  

• Inclusive
  
  

• Personal impact and growth
  
  

• Driving high standards
  
  

• Commercial mindset
  
  

• Client - centric
  
  

• Responsible Business
  
  

For a detailed specification please download the job description in the documents section of this page.

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