Associate, Corporate

Itchyfeet Recruitment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Itchyfeet seeks an Associate to join its dynamic team, focusing on corporate, investment funds, and finance matters with a people-first culture. You will support senior fee earners, manage budgets, prepare fee estimates, and maintain strong client relationships while developing junior staff.

The role emphasizes technically sound legal advice, progress in career development, and opportunities to generate new client work within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 PQE required.
• BVI law experience is advantageous but not required.
• Strong academic record (2:1 or higher).
• Experience in top-tier firms (Magic Circle/Silver Circle or equivalent).
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners with legally sound advice and supervision.
• Deliver on chargeable hours budgets and manage WIP/debt.
• Prepare fee estimates and quotations with clear fees and disbursements.
• Maintain client communication and provide timely updates.
• Develop understanding of services and seek new client work.

Skills

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Drafting

Team coaching

Business development

Financial matters

Education

2:1 degree

LPC Commendation/Distinction

Job description

Our client is seeking an Associate to join their dynamic team in a role that emphasizes a people-first culture and encompasses career development. This opportunity allows you to provide technically sound legal advice on a diverse range of corporate, investment funds, and finance matters. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries while supporting senior fee earners in delivering high-quality legal services.

Job Duties:

• Support senior fee earners by providing legally sound advice to clients, ensuring appropriate supervision.
• Deliver on chargeable hours budgets and manage work in progress and debt according to business standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of fee estimates and quotations, ensuring clarity around client fees and disbursements.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, providing necessary updates throughout each matter.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the services offered and seek opportunities to generate new client work.
• Ensure excellent client service is delivered consistently.
• Assist in coaching and developing junior team members in collaboration with senior staff.

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer with ideally 3 to 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Prior experience in BVI law is advantageous but not a prerequisite for this role.
• Strong academic qualifications, including a minimum of a 2:1 degree, alongside a Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent).
• Experience within a relevant law firm environment, preferably in a Magic Circle or Silver Circle firm (or equivalent).
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
• Ability to build commercial awareness and contribute knowledge through team sessions.
• Proficiency with technology and business tools relevant to the role.
• A proactive approach to managing financial matters promptly and efficiently.
• Developing negotiating skills for producing fee estimates and quotations.
• Capacity to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships internally and externally.
• Skill in delegating tasks appropriately to junior team members.
• Involvement in coaching bursary students and summer interns as needed.
• Commitment to promoting teamwork and fostering strong relationships within the immediate team.

What You’ll Love:

You will be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects each individual’s contributions. Our client is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensuring a comfortable experience.