Finance Associate

Rutherford; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading international law firm as an Associate specializing in finance law. This role offers the opportunity to provide expert legal advice, foster strong client relationships, and work within a collaborative environment that emphasizes professional growth and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years PQE as an Associate in finance law.
• Strong understanding of market and client industries.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on finance matters.
• Develop and expand client relationships.

Skills

Legal skills

Communication

Client development

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Excellent academic record

Tools

Legal precedents

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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