Senior Associate - Private Client

Our client are a highly respected, multi-site firm of Solicitors serving clients nationally. Serving a diverse range of sectors, they are trusted advisors and recognised experts in their field, taking pride in building long standing relationships. The team are now seeking an experienced Senior Associate - Private Client to join them. As Senior Associate you will * Providing legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation * Management of Client/Matter files * Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client * Provide legal advice to a range of clients, including the negotiation and drafting of documentation. * Assume responsibility for important elements of the work that is handled by a designated Partner * Operate effectively with clients and their professional and financial advisers - managing specific fields * Work under the direction of a Partner and receive assignments with specified objectives * Adapting to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remaining calm under pressure * Undertake marketing and business development initiatives * Management of client/matter files * Management of fee income and collection of bills * Discretion and the capacity to respect client confidentiality * Meeting agreed targets for chargeable time, fee income generated, billing and fee collection * Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals * Meeting agreed targets and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management The ideal candidate for the role of Senior Associate will: - Experience of working in Private client team across a range of clients - An understanding of the Private Client sector and an appreciation of the specific needs of this client group - Able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experience Partners and Fee Earners on more complex and specialised matters as required - Handling a diverse range of issues - A sound knowledge of the law requisite for working in a Private Client team - Have a positive approach to teamwork and an ability to develop relationships - Have the ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure - Have flexibility and ambition - Have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge - Have the ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required - Have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way - Possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients - Be discrete and have the ability to respect client confidentiality - Be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard - Demonstrate solid organisation and time management skills - Have experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues - Have proven drafting skills and attention to detail - Possess sound problem-solving skills