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

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Charles Russell Speechlys

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must provide practical legal advice, manage a varied workload, draft accurately, support business development, comply with regulations, communicate effectively, and ideally have rural property experience.
  • You will provide legal advice, manage cases, draft documents, apply commercial insights, support marketing efforts, contribute to knowledge initiatives, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Requirements

  • - 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
  • - 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
  • - Although not essential, it would be desirable to have some experience of agricultural and rural property work

Responsibilities

  • 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.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months.

What are the required qualifications for this Associate role?

The role is suitable for candidates with NQ-2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

Where is this position located?

The position is located in London.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent time management, the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously, strong verbal and written communication skills, and a flexible approach.

Is experience in agricultural and rural property work necessary for this position?

No, while experience in agricultural and rural property work is desirable, it is not essential.

What are the working hours for this job?

The working hours for this position are 35 hours per week.

How does the firm support client development activities?

The role involves supporting Partners in client marketing and business development activities to develop the department’s client base and network.

What competencies does the firm value for this role?

The firm values competencies such as working together, integrity and respect, inclusivity, personal impact and growth, driving high standards, a commercial mindset, client-centric focus, and responsible business practices.

What are the key responsibilities of the Associate in Private Property?

Key responsibilities include providing legal advice, managing workloads efficiently, drafting documents, conducting research, and complying with legal and regulatory obligations.

What is the salary range for this Associate position?

The salary is competitive, but specific figures are not disclosed in the job description.

Charles Russell Speechlys

Here today for your tomorrow

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.