Job description
Nicholas Scott is working with a leading law firm who is looking for Senior Funds Associate to provide technically excellent legal advice on a range of issues, whilst building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries.
Key Responsibilities
Be able to provide, sound, quality technical advice and guidance to clients
Be able manage files with minimal Partner input
Be established and recognised by others in an area of expertise
Ensure you and your team members record and bill their time in accordance with policies and procedures
Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will incurred on each matter and provide updates as required
Be a significant point of contact in your area of expertise for a number of clients
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and be able to generate repeat business from existing clients
Be accountable for the coaching and development of paralegals, trainees and new joiners and assist other team members as and when required
Act as mentor for Trainees and Associates
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Qualified Lawyer with typically 5+ years of PQE
Excellent academic background, including 2:1 at degree, plus Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent)
Experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent) demonstrating good, consistent performance over the last two financial years
Excellent drafting and written communication skills
Develop the highest standards of professional knowledge and ability
Proactively contribute to the development of know-how, including precedents, practice notes and publications
Be proactive in ensuring all matters are billed monthly or where bespoke billing arrangements have been agreed within a reasonable timeframe
Be proactive in ensuring fees are collected within 60 days of a bill being issued
Demonstrate an ability to establish, build and maintain relationships with external contacts
Prepare for and attend business development meetings to achieve a positive outcome
Prepare and present training seminars internally and externally as required
Adopt a positive approach to change
Promote team work and strong relationships with immediate team members, other teams across jurisdictions and Business Services to achieve personal team and group objectives
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