Senior Associate / Associate - Litigation

Errington Legal; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A top 150 national law firm in Huntingdon is seeking a Litigation Associate/Senior Associate to join their successful team. The successful candidate will manage client files, provide expert legal advice, and conduct legal proceedings. This role requires 4+ years PQE solicitors, particularly those with an interest in the agriculture sector. Benefits include private health insurance and a firm pension.

Benefits

Discounts on major brands

Pension membership

Group Life Assurance

Private Health insurance

Additional holiday purchase

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE solicitor with interest in agriculture sector.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to various circumstances.
• Experience in property litigation is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage client files and ensure compliance.
• Provide expert legal advice and draft necessary documentation.
• Conduct various stages of legal proceedings effectively.

Skills

Legal advice

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Adaptability

Education

4+ years PQE solicitor

Job description

Do you want to join a successful team in a growing firm which enjoys an excellent reputation?

Litigation Associate / Senior Associate - Cambridgeshire with hybrid working

Client

You will be joining a top 150 national law firm with offices across the Midlands and East Anglia

Role

• Manage client/matter files under supervision, and ensure full compliance
• Provide expert legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation
• Carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client
• Meet agreed KPIs and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management
• Help develop new business from existing clients and other professionals

You

• 4+ years PQE solicitor with a genuine interest in the agriculture sector and ideally experience in property litigation
• A positive approach to teamwork and an ability to develop relationships
• The ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure
• Have flexibility and ambition
• A strong desire to learn and widen knowledge
• Able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required
• Have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way

Benefits Include:

• Discounts on major brands for living a healthier lifestyle.
• Membership of the firm’s pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Private Health insurance
• Opportunity to buy and sell additional holiday

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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