Associate - Dispute Resolution NQ-5PQE

Your new company

This full-service law firm has a strong offshore presence with an award-winning group of knowledgeable lawyers and, offers expert services for the corporate and financial sectors. This firm provides legal expertise on key financial jurisdictional law including Cayman, Jersey, Guernsey and British Virgin Islands law. This firm has an exceptional reputation for building long-lasting client relationships based on the collaborative, personal services continuously provided.

Your new role

This is an exciting opportunity to move your legal career overseas and play a pivotal role in providing strategic and technical advice on a range of matters in dispute resolution. In the team you'll work closely to support Partners and Senior Fee Earners on financial matters like informing clients on fee estimates and chargeable hours. Further, you will be responsible for consistently managing current client relationships as well as encouraging new business, taking into consideration the full range of services the firm provide.

As a mid-level Associate you will also contribute to mentoring and development of juniors, offering support, guidance and constructive feedback from day one.

What you'll need to succeed

To be considered for this role, you will be a high-calibre qualified Solicitor with relevant experience in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and/or other offshore jurisdictions. You will have strong academics ideally having between NQ - 5 years' post qualified experience from a leading law firm.

You will be able to work independently or in a team environment, managing your own workload, have excellent administration and organisational skills and have the ability to use initiative to speedily resolve client issues. Importantly, you will be most interested in understanding and contributing to the firm's wider business development and from the start, establish credible client relationships.

What you'll get in return

In return, you'll will advance your legal experience in a highly attractive offshore destination for international business alongside an incredibly competitive salary and bonus package including premium healthcare for you and your dependants. This firm offers a genuine breadth of work, an impressive and varied portfolio of client and is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now on 020 3465 0139.

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