Associate - Private Property (1-2 PQE), 12m FTC

at  Charles Russell Speechlys

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Be confident to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills
• Be organised and capable of running a significant number of files and work matters simultaneously
• Have the ability to develop effective working relations at all levels.
• Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients
• Have a flexible approach and willing to go the extra mile

• Provide legal advice to clients in a succinct, practical and persuasive manner
• Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost effectively with supervision, appropriate to level of expertise
• Draft accurately and logically, making appropriate use of precedents
• Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice
• Support Partners in client marketing and business development activities to develop the department’s client base and network of referrers and contacts
• Contribute to divisional knowledge and know-how initiatives
• Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.