Corporate Associate/Lawyer

DGH Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ogier in Jersey is seeking a Corporate Associate/Lawyer to join on a permanent basis. The role involves supporting senior fee earners with technically sound advice, managing WIP and debt, and preparing fee estimates while keeping clients informed of fees and disbursements.

You will understand the full range of Ogier's services and help develop new client work. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with 3–4 years PQE, with strong drafting skills and experience in a relevant law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Lawyer with 3–4 years PQE preferred.
• Experience in a Magic/Silver Circle firm or equivalent is advantageous.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior fee earners with technically sound legal advice under supervision.
• Deliver chargeable hours budget.
• Manage work-in-progress and debt in line with business standards.
• Contribute to fee estimates and quotations.
• Inform clients about fees and disbursements and provide updates.

Skills

Legal drafting

Client communication

Legal research

Billing & WIP management

Education

Law degree 2:1

LPC/Attestation (Comm/Dist)

Job description

Corporate Associate/Lawyer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Associate/Lawyer to join our Jersey based offshore law firm on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision
• Deliver chargeable hours budget
• Manage 'work in progress and debt' in accordance with business standards
• Contribute to producing fee estimates and quotations
• Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will be incurred on each matter and provide updates as required
• Understand the full range of services offered by Ogier and seek opportunities to develop new client work
• Deliver excellent client service at all times
• Coach and develop, in conjunction with seniors, the development of juniors

Knowledge, Sills and Experience

• Qualified Lawyer, ideally at 3 to 4 years PQE level
• Prior experience of BVI law not a pre-requisite for the role, but would be an advantage
• 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)
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills

In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.

DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business