Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise juridique internationale de premier plan recherche un Associate pour rejoindre son équipe spécialisée en droit financier. Ce poste clé implique de fournir des conseils juridiques à des clients prestigieux dans un environnement de travail collaboratif et dynamique. Les candidats doivent être des avocats qualifiés en Angleterre et avoir 1 à 7 ans d'expérience pertinente.

Qualifications

• Avocat qualifié en Angleterre & Pays de Galles avec 1 à 7 ans d'expérience PQE.
• Excellentes compétences en communication écrite et verbale.
• Expérience dans des juridictions offshore souhaitée, mais pas essentielle.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des conseils techniques et un service à la clientèle de haute qualité sur des questions financières.
• Développer et étendre les relations clients par l'initiative commerciale.
• Participer à la formation interne et à des événements de partage des connaissances.

Skills

Legal skills

Communication

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Commercial drive

Education

Qualification as a lawyer in England & Wales

Excellent academic record

Tools

Legal precedents

Timekeeping and billing systems

Job description

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Join a leading international law firm renowned for advising global corporations and financial institutions on complex, high-profile finance matters across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious Associate to elevate their career in finance law within a collaborative and diverse work environment that reflects the firm’s global client base.

Position Overview

The successful Associate will play a key role in providing expert legal advice and responsive service to the firm's esteemed clients, which include global corporations, financial institutions, and investment fund managers. Working closely with senior counsel and partners, the Associate will contribute to the practice's growth and success by delivering high-quality work and fostering strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients on finance matters
• Support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client engagements
• Maintain a strong record of revenue generation and profitability, adhering to recommended billing rates and managing costs effectively
• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships, taking ownership of core client development, and participating in associate-led business development initiatives
• Contribute to the practice's knowledge sharing, participating in conferences, seminars, client presentations, and internal training
• Adhere to the firm's values and professional ethics, proactively seeking resolution of conflicts.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified lawyer with 1-7 years PQE
• Excellent academic record
• Ambitious and commercially driven
• Strong legal skills with an understanding of relevant market, client industries, and technical knowledge of finance law
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Collaborative team player, willing to support others and contribute to their development
• Offshore jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred, but not essential
• Proficiency in using legal precedents and timekeeping, and billing systems
• Ability to support efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives