Private Client Senior Associate

Private Client Senior Associate

Alconbury

£50,000 - £60,000

The accountabilities within this job description support our strategic framework, which includes:

• Being trusted advisors to our clients and colleagues;
• Working to become recognised experts in our chosen specialisms; and
• Developing longstanding relationships with key clients and our internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage client/matter files under supervision, and ensure full compliance
• Provide expert legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation
• Carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client
• Meet agreed KPIs and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management
• Help develop new business from existing clients and other professionals
• Commit to continued professional development in this specialist sector

Skills and experience

• Positive approach to teamwork and an ability to develop relationships
• Ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure
• Flexibility and ambition
• Strong desire to learn and widen knowledge
• Ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required
• Experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way
• Possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients
• Be discrete and have the ability to respect client confidentiality
• Able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard
• Demonstrate solid organisation and time management skills
• Experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues
• Proven drafting skills and attention to detail
• Possess sound problem-solving skills

Benefits:

The benefits package includes a 4% pension contribution, 23 holiday days, and the flexibility to adjust holidays through buy and sell holiday schemes. Employees are also given the Christmas period off, ensuring time to enjoy the festive season. Financial protection is provided through an income protection scheme, covering up to 6 months in the case of long-term illness. Private medical care is available through a cash plan

After 12 months of employment, additional benefits become available. These include an electric car scheme through salary sacrifice, electric charging points at the Spalding location, and the installation of high-speed electric chargers at employees' homes for free. Legal fee support of up to £1,250 is also offered to assist with personal legal matters.