Associate - London, United Kingdom - Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location/s

London

Experience Level

Intermediate

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.

Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources.

We also act for many high net worth individuals.

We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Advert Description

Who we are

What you'll be doing

Advising in relation to and representing clients in commercial litigation matters, whether through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work types shall include, but not be limited to contractual and commercial disputes, public law disputes (judicial review and procurement litigation) professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management work and contentious insolvency matters. Our work often has an international focus.
Expanding our provision of commercial litigation services.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and market intermediaries.
Support the expansion of our international arbitration practice.
Leading and proactive participation in individual, team and officebased business development initiatives.
Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
Participating in firmwide and departmental training sessions;
Meeting targets as agreed. Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a costeffective manner;
Training and development of junior staff (where appropriate).

What you'll need

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at the Associate grade.

In particular for this role we require:

Qualified solicitor with 35 years' post qualification commercial litigation experience gained at a reputable firm.
International experience would be an advantage but not essential.
The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate;
Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery;
Drive and enthusiasm; and
Flexibility and a cando attitude.