Senior Associate - Swindon, United Kingdom - RWK Goodman

RWK Goodman

Verified Company

Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate in our Private Cleint team in Swindon.

The newest team member will look to grow and develop the Department whilst maintaining a consistent level of excellent client service.

They will support the Head of Department/ Sector Lead in achieving the Business Plan and have line management responsibility for a small team (ten working within non-contentious) alongside the team lead Mandy Casavant, Partner (part time worker).

Duties will include:

Effective and efficient delivery of work on own matters, ensuring matters are profitable and work is resourced at the right levels.
Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
Agree services being provided to clients with a clear basis for charging and pricing.
Demonstrate market/ sector knowledge to ensure solid legal advice is given.
Make decisions on client matters with mínimal supervision, referring to partners where appropriate on highly complex or new areas of work
Develop a profile as an established expert
Input and implement ideas into the departmental business plan and demonstrate new business success from the BD activities
Supervise and coach others within the team, delegating work appropriately and ensuring quality output
Help to manage department and cross functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability

Skills, Experience and Attributes

Qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive with previous experience of matters including probate, Wills, trusts and tax, CGT work, declarations of trust, court of protection, Deputyships and LPAs
Solid business plan for growth proposition within the department/sector
Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service
Proven ability to win new business through successful BD activity
Ability to manage a small team