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A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

Our top ranking Commercial group “epitomises professionalism – they are just what in-house counsel require – very experienced; intelligent, commercially minded; and supreme negotiators” (The Legal 500). From contracts for e-business to major outsourcing projects, and whether relating to purchasing, production, marketing, selling, infrastructure or technology, our lawyers understand the need to be both commercial and apply the law in real life situations in partnering our clients to achieve their commercial objectives.

Providing comprehensive support to the Manchester Business Advisory Division Commercial Group: IP and Creative Industries Team consisting of two partners, one associate, one solicitor and one trademark attorney, maintaining high standards at all times.

• Extensive diary management to ensure good use of the legal advisors’ time ensuring that all commitments reflect priorities and that planning time is scheduled appropriately;
• Liaising with clients and contacts on a daily basis (scheduling meetings, lunches, event invitations, acting as a first point of contact: answering general queries);
• Organising events and conferences (both within the UK and overseas) and providing assistance at events;  
• Booking and arranging travel, visas, transport and accommodation both within the UK and overseas;
• Opening files and updating InterAction (in-house database system) ensuring that this is kept up to date with new client and contact details on a regular basis; 
• E-filing to ensure easy access to critical information;
• Completion of monthly invoicing including the management of foreign agent fees;
• Completion of monthly expenses reports;
• Credit management: to ensure monthly cash collection targets are reached; 
• Producing financial reports, documents and presentations: ensuring that documentation is produced to the highest standard and conforms with the firm’s house style;   
• Dealing with incoming emails and post, often corresponding on behalf of the legal advisor; and
• Carrying out trademark searches.

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.