We are seeking to recruit a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our busy, nationally recognised and ranked Outsourcing, Technology and Commercial Team to work on a varied case load of commercial matters, ranging from advising SMEs on day-to-day queries to working with blue-chip corporate clients on major projects and outsourcings.
Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ensure the retention of good clients through appropriate client management and service delivery.
- Contribute to the development of the team business plan and take ownership for the delivery of assigned activities.
- Support key events to secure profitable new clients, cross sell opportunities and increase the Firm’s profile.
- Ensure compliance with SRA standards to safeguard our clients and support the Firm in maintaining its Practice Management standards and accreditations.
- Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”.
- Support key projects by ensuring that the targeted deliverables and benefits are achieved.
- Set clear objectives for direct reports and actively manage to reinforce strong performance.
- Contribute to motivating colleagues to ensure they are engaged in achieving the Firm’s objectives.
- Provide coaching and training for individuals to maximise talent development.
- All new instructions to be appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin.
Person Specification
The successful Solicitor will have a solid commercial contracts background, ideally with 5+years PQE / on becoming a Chartered Fellow.
You will have good client and team communication skills and a desire to play a key role in the future of the Commercial team. Above all, you will be able to deliver succinct, quality and tailored advice to key clients. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player and will have high levels of motivation.
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, hybrid working, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
