Associate

At Ogier, we are deeply committed to fostering an open and progressive work environment, where our people-first culture continuously supports and enhances career development.

We are now seeking an Associate to provide technically sound legal advice on a range of issues, whilst building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries

· Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision

· Deliver chargeable hour's budget

· Manage 'work in progress and debt' in accordance with business standards

· Contribute to producing fee estimates and quotations

· Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will be incurred on each matter and provide updates as required

· Understand the full range of services offered by Ogier and seek opportunities to develop new client work

· Deliver excellent client service at all times

· Coach and develop, in conjunction with seniors, the development of juniors

· Qualified Lawyer, ideally at NQ – 2 years PQE level

· Excellent academic background, including 2:1 at degree, plus Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent)

· Experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent)

· Excellent drafting and written communication skills

· Build commercial awareness and share knowledge and relevant new information with your immediate team in know how sessions

· Keep up to date with technology and business tools relevant to the role

· Be proactive in ensuring all financial matters are timely and up to date

· Begin to develop negotiating skills with client when producing fee estimates and quotations

· Ability to spot, identify and follow through business development opportunities

· Build productive and strong relationships both internally and externally

· Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors

· Assist with the coaching of bursary students and summer interns as and when appropriate

· Promote team work and develop strong relationships with immediate team members