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We are an award-winning law firm with expertise in BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law and the agility to drive success for our clients in a fast moving world. We provide legal advice shaped around the needs of corporate and private clients, financial institutions and intermediaries worldwide.
Working in multi-disciplinary teams, we marry thought leadership with a proactive approach to solving issues holistically – without a client needing to raise them – across geographies and practice areas in the most efficient and seamless way. Through this approach – delivering reliability and stability with flair – we combine commercial acumen with service excellence that helps you to achieve your goals and stay ahead. |
As part our strategic plans, we're looking for an ambitious Senior Associate to spearhead our employment practice, initially with a focus on Jersey matters, but with the potential to progress and to take responsibility for employment matters across our other locations.
This will entail taking principal charge of employment law matters for clients across our contentious and non-contentious practice areas and pursuing opportunities for growth by initiating and developing strong client and intermediary relationships.
Purpose of the job
To take principal charge of employment law matters by providing technical legal advice to clients across a number of practice areas, primarily litigation and financial services law. In this role you will also identify and follow through with opportunities to grow the employment practice and the business by initiating, developing and maintaining productive client and intermediary relationships, proactively driving change and assisting the business to deliver its overall strategic plans.
Main responsibilities
Client Work
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To take responsibility for the management and co-ordination of client work as delegated by the Partners.
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To manage risk exposure in accordance with the firm's policies and procedures.
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To ensure all clients receive a high quality, timely and professional service to meet their needs.
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To delegate to and actively supervise the work of more junior staff as appropriate.
Business Development
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Promote and strengthen the Bedell Cristin brand.
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Within the team/firm strategy, contribute proactively to the development and implementation of global employment law business development plans aimed at attracting more work from existing clients and developing new client relationships.
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Identify and support new ventures, cross selling opportunities and ways to develop our services.
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Take responsibility for a range of non-chargeable activities to build the firm's know-how and external reputation through regular seminars/writing of articles/presentations etc.
Financial/Practice Management
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To take personal responsibility for achieving target hours; proactively manage billings and debtors and record time in a consistent way.
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To demonstrate a good understanding of our key financial indicators by educating others.
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To identify, discuss and implement changes/improvements to the way the practice runs and/or the services provided to clients.
Qualifications
Knowledge/skills/experience
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Significant experience in employment law.
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Excellent technical ability
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Delegation and supervisory experience
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Business development acumen
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Excellent communication skills (clear and concise), both written and oral
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The ability to remain calm, measured and focused even under pressure
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to proactively manage competing priorities
Competencies
We would like you to have:
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A client focused approach
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Strong commercial awareness and sound judgment
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Self-motivation and drive
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A solution driven attitude to problems
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The ability to instil confidence in partners, colleagues and clients
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A positive and optimistic attitude
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The desire and ability to work collaboratively with others.
In this role you will be expected to:
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Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations including those around anti-money laundering and terrorist financing.
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Commit to fulfilling your personal CPD requirements and to continually develop your skills and knowledge.
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Act in keeping with our core behaviours.
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