Associate

At Ogier, we are deeply committed to fostering an open and progressive work environment, where our people-first culture continuously supports and enhances career development. We are now seeking an Associate to provide technically sound legal advice on a range of issues, whilst building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries Key Responsibilities · Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision · Deliver chargeable hour's budget · Manage 'work in progress and debt' in accordance with business standards · Contribute to producing fee estimates and quotations · Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will be incurred on each matter and provide updates as required · Understand the full range of services offered by Ogier and seek opportunities to develop new client work · Deliver excellent client service at all times · Coach and develop, in conjunction with seniors, the development of juniors Skills, Knowledge and Expertise · Qualified Lawyer, ideally at NQ – 2 years PQE level · Excellent academic background, including 2:1 at degree, plus Commendation/Distinction at LPC (or equivalent) · Experience from a relevant law firm environment, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm (or equivalent) · Excellent drafting and written communication skills · Build commercial awareness and share knowledge and relevant new information with your immediate team in know how sessions · Keep up to date with technology and business tools relevant to the role · Be proactive in ensuring all financial matters are timely and up to date · Begin to develop negotiating skills with client when producing fee estimates and quotations · Ability to spot, identify and follow through business development opportunities · Build productive and strong relationships both internally and externally · Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors · Assist with the coaching of bursary students and summer interns as and when appropriate · Promote team work and develop strong relationships with immediate team members