Associate - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Browne Jacobson

Browne Jacobson
Browne Jacobson
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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Associate - Insurance & Public Risk - Public Law - Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Exeter or Cardiff

Vacancy type
Lawyer


Level
Mid


Business area
Insurance & public risk


Duration
Permanent


Hours
Full time


Location
Birmingham, Exeter, Manchester, Nottingham


Reference number
HM110123


Job title
Associate


Team
Insurance & Public Risk - Public Law


Vacancy owner
Helen McPake


Job summary

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

To join a team of high performing administrative and public law lawyers dealing with the full range of public law matters encompassing a variety of work types, including constitutional and administrative law advice, planning, environment, health, information law, judicial review and other regulatory litigation and disciplinary matters.

Particular experience as detailed above is desirable but not required.

However, it would be beneficial if you are able to demonstrate experience of working with or for the public sector, particularly central government or the devolved administrations, non-departmental public bodies, Local Government, the NHS and/or regulatory authorities, advising on statutory and administrative law obligations, vires, or with experience of conducting or defending judicial reviews or legislative drafting.


What is the working practice for this role?
The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It's called 'One Firm, Wherever You Are'.

You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations.

Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis.

We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer.

Our expectation is that,
on average, you'll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g.

courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week.

Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long term medical condition.


We believe this approach:
- fits with our values and personality;
- will enhance our performance through greater flexibility;
- advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer - helping you better balance work and family/life commitments;
- offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan.


Person specification

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

  • Have excellent analytical skills
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with clients at all levels
  • Ability to work under pressure and work to and comply with time sensitive deadlines
  • Familiarity with IT (Microsoft Office 365) and with case management systems

Attributes
To be referred to in conjunction with your personal development plan, but to include:

  • Having responsibility for a caseload under the supervision of more senior lawyers within the team
  • Enthusiasm for the provision of marketing support e.g. preparing and presenting seminars, writing copy and reports, updating literature
  • The commitment to record time promptly and meet financial goals with a good track record in achieving targets. You will be expected to deliver seven hours chargeable time each day.

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

  • Fast learner whilst contributing fully in support of more experienced members of the team
  • Be flexible, focused, ambitious and results oriented with good organisational skills
  • Keen to take responsibility and develop the business
  • An effective communicator able to establish and maintain harmonious and professional relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Attention to detail vital coupled with a commercial approach
  • Enthusiasm to maintain personal development and take advantage of training opportunities keeping up to date with legal issues and regularly accessing law reports and journals

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
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