Associate

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join our Property Disputes team in Oxford. Our Property Disputes team specialise purely in property disputes, acting for both residential and large commercial clients across the UK. Our specialisms include: Boundary and title disputes, Adverse possession, Covenants & easements, Management company disputes, Assured Shorthold Tenancies, Residential possession, Co-habitation and joint ownership disputes, Dilapidations, Business lease renewals, Rights of Light and everything inbetween. As a Senior Associate you will be expected to grow and develop the Department whilst maintaining a consistent level of excellent client service. To support the Head of Department in achieving departmental strategic and operational objectives and to assist with the development and performance management of a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective and efficient delivery of work on own matters, ensuring matters are profitable and work is resourced at the right levels.
• Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
• Agree services being provided to clients with a clear basis for charging and pricing.
• Demonstrate market/ sector knowledge to ensure solid legal advice is given
• Develop a profile as an established expert.
• Input and implement ideas into the departmental business plan and demonstrate new business success from the BD activities.
• Expand network of clients and/or referrors and supports partners in pursuing target clients, intermediaries and contacts with a view to building a pipeline of new business.
• Supervise and coach others within the team, delegating work appropriately and ensuring high quality output.
• Help to manage department and cross functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability
• Develop a clear understanding of department KPIs and performance and your personal contribution towards these.

Key Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive 6 + PQE
• Substantial previous experience within property disputes area of law
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service
• Proven ability to win new business through successful BD activity (essential).
• Solid business plan to drive sustainable growth within the department
• Previous experience supporting team leadership and assisting with the management of a small team

About the Firm

A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we're focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.

Benefits

Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role.

• 26.5-31.5 days' holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Salary reviewed regularly

Career Development

Career Development: We know our people are what sets us apart. That's why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent. We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us. From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions.

Inclusive Employer

Inclusive Employer: We're on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our so that we can work together to help bring your best self. You can find out more about our ED&I initiatives .

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