Associate - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Browne Jacobson

Browne Jacobson

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Vacancy details:

Associate
Insurance and Public Risk
Criminal Compliance & Regulatory
Nottingham, Birmingham
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Vacancy type

Lawyer

Level

Business area

Insurance & public risk

Duration

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Location

Nottingham, Birmingham

Reference number

GG1002

Job title

Associate
Insurance and Public Risk
Criminal Compliance & Regulatory
Nottingham, Birmingham

Team

Insurance & Public Risk

Vacancy owner

Georgie Leech

At Browne Jacobson, we've always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.

With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we're a UK & I based law firm with an international reach

Our sectors include:

health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.

We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals.

Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we're working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession.

We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance.

We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive.

Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department and wider firm?

We have one of the strongest teams specialising in criminal and regulatory work in the Midlands and act for clients nationally.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful unit, supporting the development of an expanding team with the opportunity to be involved in marketing and growing the practice.

You will be expected to take on responsibility from the outset but will form part of the team with the necessary supervision, training and support to maximise your potential.

What does the role actually involve?

Conducting criminal prosecutions and enforcement on behalf of regulators and public sector organisations
Assisting such organisations in conducting prosecutions and criminal investigations including advice upon witness statements, gathering documentary evidence, interviews under caution and preparing cases for court
Conducting advocacy in the Magistrates Court
Defending regulatory investigations and prosecutions conducted by the HSE, Environment Agency, police and local authorities to cover preparing for interviews under caution, liaison with regulators, advice upon strength of evidence and plea
Assisting in respect of representation of corporate bodies in major Inquiries

What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role?

Advocacy experience prosecuting preferred but not essential
Strong academic background
Familiarity with IT (Microsoft Office), together with experience of relevant case management systems
Familiarity with online and library research facilities

Ability to master an understanding of systems and procedures with attention to detail and ability to explain and advise clients on those procedures

Person specification

Who would be a good fit for this role?
As part of the Criminal Compliance & Regulatory team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience:

Flexible, ambitious, focused and results oriented
Enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal skills
Keen to take responsibility and develop the business
Good organisational skills and able to manage time effectively
Committed to recording time promptly; meeting financial goals with track record in achieving targets including minimum six hours chargeable time each day.
A willingness to attend marketing and social events organised by the firm or its clients or professional organisations
An effective communicator and negotiator able to establish and maintain harmonious and professional relationships with clients and colleagues.