Onsite Solicitor/Associate – Corporate

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About the role

  • Solicitor/Associate in Corporate team at DWF, providing expertise in corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

  • Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop own knowledge and business networks, supporting growth.
  • Display sound technical and professional judgement including the ability to analyse risk and justify decisions to clients internally and externally.
  • Develop and maintain increasing levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training, supervised working practices and awareness of external advancements in the field.
  • Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice to achieve repeat business.
  • Prioritise work effectively to maximise efficiency in working practices and maintain good service delivery, adhering to all necessary timetables/ deadlines.
  • Achievement of individual budgeted financial measures and contribution to team achievement, including, but not limited to o budgeted sales revenue; aligned to personal target or team target (as applicable) budgeted recovery rate. budgeted chargeable hours and average weekly chargeable hours metrics. management of lock up (WIP and debt) and disbursements in line with targets.
  • Compliance with time recording, adhering to Firm policy fully and promptly.
  • Ensure all necessary Management Information is kept updated.
  • Contribute to and support process improvements.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the company's Values and CSR agenda.

Requirements

  • Relevant legal qualification and previous experience in corporate transactions or advising on corporate law and governance matters is essential.
  • An ability to communicate technical concepts appropriately (verbal and written), modifying approach depending on audience.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of the Business’ strategic direction (products, service lines, sectors) and our clients’ needs (markets, sectors, risks)
  • Understand what service excellence looks like and how this applies to the role, having a customer focussed approach.
  • An ability to adapt to change internally and/ or in response to the needs of our clients.
  • Demonstrate our "Winning Behaviours" in all day-to-day activities and interactions.
  • An ability to drive your own development and legal/ technical knowledge.
  • Experience of supporting the skills and knowledge progression of junior members of the team, where applicable

Benefits

  • We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
  • We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
  • We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.

Job title

Solicitor/Associate – Corporate

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Location requirements

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