Finance Associate

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm seeks an ambitious Associate in finance law to provide expert legal advice and develop client relationships. Join a diverse team and contribute to the practice’s growth, working closely with senior counsel in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are England & Wales qualified lawyers with 1-7 years PQE.

Qualifications

• Ambitious and commercially driven lawyer.
• Strong understanding of finance law and relevant markets.
• 1-7 years PQE with experience in client engagement and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice and service on finance matters.
• Support senior counsel and partners on client engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Legal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Commercial awareness

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

Excellent academic record

Tools

Timekeeping systems

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