Senior Associate

Key Responsibilities

•  To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners, including but not limited to, researching, writing opinions, reviewing documentation, drafting, preparing cases for court.
•  To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs.
•  Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
•  To delegate to and actively supervise the work of more junior staff as appropriate.
•  To assist as required with the motivation, management and development of other fee earners and support staff in the work area.
•  To support the Partners in building an efficient team structure (this may include involvement in recruitment).
•  Assist in the promotion and development of our global litigation team by working with partners and associates across our jurisdictions and engaging in business development and know how activities.
•  Assist in the promotion, development and implementation of the practice area business plans.
•  Promote and strengthen the Bedell brand.
•  Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services and client base.
•  Manage such other activities/projects as may be required by the Partners from time to time.
•  Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations as required and manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• The right candidate will have 6 yrs+ PQE with Jersey/UK/Commonwealth qualification.

•  Significant experience in the practice area
•  Strong technical ability
•  Some delegation and supervisory experience
• Some business development experience
•  The ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
•  Good drafting and research skills.
•  Knowledge of research platforms, document management systems.
•  An understanding of key financial indicators and disciplines relating to time recording and billing.
•  Strong organisational skills and the ability to time manage and prioritise effectively.
•  Excellent interpersonal skills.

Competencies

•  A client focused approach.
•  Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
•  Organisational/time management skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a workload effectively within deadlines.
•  A responsible, disciplined and methodical approach and a keen eye for detail.
•  The ability to use initiative to resolve issues and to work independently with an appropriate level of supervision.
•  Flexibility, energy and enthusiasm.

• Behave in a manner in keeping with our core culture and values.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Commit to fulfilling any personal CPD requirements and continually developing your skills and knowledge.

About
Since 1939, clients have come to us for straight-talking legal advice.Today you’ll find the same sound judgement and pragmatism across our offices in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey, London, and Singapore.Our smart, approachable teams design informed, and inventive legal solutions. The expertise you expect, offered with a refreshing simplicity and clarity. We also invest in mutually committed relationships with our clients as we believe strong foundations make for smoother roads.Over the years, we’ve learned the importance of these principles, while playing our part in defining the modern offshore legal industry.Our founder, George Bedell, helped establish Jersey’s progressive tax system. And the island’s first female advocate, Anita Regal, hailed from Bedell Cristin.We are proud of where we have come from - and we value what we have learned along the way.