- Creating, developing and analysing complex legal arguments.
- Developing close working relationships with a wide variety of clients, often in challenging circumstances, and assisting with ongoing management of these relationships.
- Liaising effectively with clients in explaining and discussing complex legal issues.
- Delivering exceptional client service at all times.
- Communicating with regulators and other authorities utilising negotiation skills, where appropriate.
- Identifying and recovering all relevant evidence and effectively analysing and evaluating that evidence.
- Carrying out all preparations appropriate for court appearances, demonstrating research skills and the ability to construct and understand legal arguments.
- Presenting effectively before courts and other tribunals.
- Instructing and working with counsel and/or Brodies' solicitor advocates in the Court of Session.
- Actively contributing to the development of a team environment.
- Developing your own understanding of and expertise in the areas of law and practice relevant to the team's work, through both working with senior team members and taking the initiative yourself.
- Supporting the development of the team's internal and external profile including working with senior team members to grow the practice including, but not limited to, our Competition law practice.
- Be aware of Brodies' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times.
- Applicants should demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm for working on public law and regulatory matters.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with clients.
- Takes personal responsibility to keep legal knowledge up to date.
- Shows understanding of client needs and tailors advice appropriately.
- Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in explaining complex legal issues.
- Demonstrates strong research skills.
- Able to work with a degree of autonomy.
- Able to manage own case load which will be varied and demanding.
- Knowledge of Sheriff Court, High Court and Court of Session procedure.
- Committed to keeping up to date on changes in law and developments in practice areas.
- Self-motivated and driven.
- Prepared, organised and able to prioritise.
- Applied knowledge.
- Commercial and profit focus.
- Conduct and communication skills.
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Senior Solicitor/Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Brodies
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At Brodies LLP, we value and respect all colleagues as individuals. As a UK law firm headquartered in Scotland, we believe that the experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce that reflects our communities, and the clients we serve, allows us to see the world through many lenses.
As the largest firm in our jurisdiction measured by income, directory rankings, and lawyer numbers, the progress we continue to make is testament to the commitment of our colleagues.
In the last three years, our firm's revenue has grown by 20%, and we have welcomed almost 100 new colleagues. Today, we have more than 800 colleagues and offices in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, London, Abu Dhabi and Brussels.
JOB TITLE
Senior Solicitor/Associate PQE+) - Risk, Government and Compliance (RGC)
REPORTING TO
Paul Marshall, Partner
JOB PURPOSE
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our market leading Risk, Government and Compliance team.
Our RGC team includes the leading lawyers in Scotland on regulatory, criminal and public law.
Our expertise includes providing regulatory and compliance advice to clients, conducting internal investigations, supporting clients facing investigation by regulators, and representing clients in court proceedings.
Our areas of specialism include Financial Crime, Sanctions and Export Controls, Anti-Money Laundering, Health & Safety law, Environmental law, Public law, and Competition law. We are ranked top tier/band 1 for the work we do by the legal directories (Chambers & Partners and Legal 500).
The successful applicant will support the team in acting for our large and varied client base which includes commercial clients in the UK and overseas. The successful applicant will be expected to handle a varied workload covering all areas in which the team is active, with appropriate support and instruction from senior members of the team.
Opportunities will be available to develop personal advocacy skills including the potential in the longer term for entry into Brodies' Solicitor Advocacy Unit.
Experience of one or more of our practice areas is not essential, however a genuine enthusiasm and interest in regulatory and criminal law is a must.
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