Competition, Regulation and Trade (non-contentious / mixed practice), Mid-l at Herbert Smith Freehills

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Service, Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Project Management, People Management, Business Development, Interpersonal Skills, Risk Compliance, Regulatory Experience, Mergers Experience, Team Collaboration, Academic Excellence, Communication Skills, Cost Management, Financial Efficiency

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity Key responsibilities Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner on progress. Build client relationships - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client. Support the firm and others - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in and across offices; uphold the firm’s values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation. Qualifications, skills and experience We would expect the successful candidate to have had between two and five years of post-qualified experience, preferably gained in a strong UK Competition Practice. We will consider candidates from transactional backgrounds (who are keen to gain exposure to some disputes work) or candidates from mixed transactional/ disputes practices. Regulatory experience and experience of working on mergers both desirable, but not essential. Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills. We would always expect at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitors' examinations to have been passed first time. All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate. Candidates will need to be bright self-starters looking for a challenge. All candidates will be expected to display excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with individuals at all levels. Strong legal skills, including complex drafting, negotiation and project management skills; good people management and business development skills. Full understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to manage costs and budgets. Competencies Personal Leadership Builds Authentic Relationships Collaborates with others Enhances the Client Experience Achieves Results Team Competition, Regulation & Trade Working Pattern Full time Location London Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

The associate will plan, prioritize, and delegate work tasks while updating the supervising partner on progress. They will also build client relationships and support the firm by preparing legal documents and complying with risk requirements.