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Trowers & Hamlins

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You need 2-4 years' post-qualification experience, broad contentious skills, ability to manage files independently, strong client focus, drive, flexibility, and a can-do attitude.
  • You will advise clients in commercial litigation, handle cases, assist senior lawyers, build client relationships, manage files, participate in marketing, and ensure compliance with procedures.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with 2 to 4 years' post qualification experience.
  • Contentious experience in a broad range of matters.
  • The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate.
  • Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery.
  • Drive and enthusiasm.
  • Flexibility and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Advising in relation to and representing clients in commercial litigation matters, whether through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work types shall include, but not be limited to, contractual and commercial disputes, public law disputes (judicial review and procurement litigation) professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management work and contentious insolvency matters. Our work often has an international focus.
  • Expanding our provision of commercial litigation services.
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and market intermediaries.
  • Handling own caseload (subject to supervision).
  • Assisting partners and senior lawyers with more substantial matters.
  • Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days / seminars.
  • Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
  • Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
  • Meeting targets as agreed.
  • Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.

FAQs

What is the location of the Associate position?

The position is located in Manchester.

What is the required experience level for this role?

The required experience level for this role is Intermediate, specifically 2 to 4 years' post qualification experience.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent.

What are the working hours for this job?

The working hours for this job are Full Time.

What practice area does this position focus on?

This position focuses on the Dispute Resolution and Litigation practice area.

What types of cases will the Associate be handling?

The Associate will be handling commercial litigation matters, including contractual and commercial disputes, public law disputes (judicial review and procurement litigation), professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management work, and contentious insolvency matters.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The firm offers participation in firm-wide and departmental training sessions and encourages Associates to take ownership over their marketing efforts.

Will the Associate be working independently?

Yes, the Associate will handle their own caseload (subject to supervision) and will have the opportunity to take on responsibility and manage files independently where appropriate.

Is Trowers & Hamlins an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, Trowers & Hamlins values equity, diversity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer.

How can applicants request adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process?

Applicants can contact the recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com for any adjustments or additional support needed during the recruitment process or after the offer stage.

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Trowers & Hamlins

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.