Senior Associate

Department: International Private Client

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Jersey

Reporting To: Nancy Chien

Description

Key Responsibilities

•  Manage and coordinate client work as delegated by the partners
•  Deliver excellent quality, timely and professional client service.
•  Liaise with clients and provide legal advice as delegated by the partners.
•  Contribute to the implementation of the firm's business development plans, helping to strengthen existing client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
•  Support new ventures, identify cross selling opportunities and seek ways to develop our services.
•  Take responsibility for a range of non-billable initiatives that contribute to the firm's knowledge base, profile and market reputation, including delivering seminars, writing articles, preparing presentations and supporting other business development activities.
•  Working with colleagues from other teams and offices on multi-disciplinary and international projects.
•  To manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
•  Update the client relationship management system.
•  Assist with and have primary conduct of client onboarding, including compliance with our AML policies and procedures.
•  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.
•  Support the Partners in developing an efficient and effective team structure, including involvement in recruitment and other people-related initiatives where required.
•  Take personal responsibility for achieving target hours, proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
•  Taking responsibility for a wide range of tasks and projects as required by the partners in the group.
•  Promote and strengthen the Bedell Cristin brand, including attendance at functions and client events.
•  Adhering to all policies, procedures and regulations as required.

Qualifications

• Likely to be 6 yrs+ PQE with a UK/Jersey/Commonwealth legal qualification.

•  Substantial Jersey trust law experience
   Knowledge and experience of private client work including non-contentious and contentious trust matters, together with work in respect of related corporate, regulatory and/or employee incentive structures.
   Sound drafting skills.
   Excellent written and verbal English skills.
   Good financial awareness and discipline. 
   Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Competencies

•  The ability to communicate effectively with peers, staff and clients.
   A client centric approach.
   Strong self-motivation and drive.
   A solution driven attitude to problems.
   The ability to instill confidence in partners, peers and clients.
   A positive and optimistic attitude.
   The ability to work collegiately and be an effective team player.
   Sound judgement and strong commercial awareness.

• 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.