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Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service.

We advise businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations, individuals and families on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service.

Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us.

Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them.

Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values.

The firm fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment. From the minute you walk through the door, you are greeted by warm and friendly people. We recruit the best, and we work with inspirational people who are keen to share their knowledge. Our employees embody our values of integrity, excellence and partnership, and this means that our people develop lasting relationships around the firm.

The candidate will sit in the insolvency team, acting for private banks, companies and boards, on the full range on insolvency processes, including administrations, liquidations, company voluntary arrangements and receiverships. The candidate will also be acting for individuals and other stakeholders on personal bankruptcy matters.

The role will have a varied and interesting mix, working alongside senior lawyers, assisting on a broad range of insolvency matters, handling queries and enquiries efficiently. It will also involve a high degree of client contact and business development activity.

The candidate will work with assistants and partners from across the Corporate Team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for a significant amount of client contact as well as working closely with their designated supervisor.  The team has experience of working with high performing associates and will adapt the role to suit the particular attributes of the candidate, encouraging the candidate to progress their career at a pace appropriate to

• High level of technical knowledge relating to the practice area

• Strong academic background

• Excellent organisational skills with and strong interest and enthusiasm in respect of insolvency work

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-starting approach to tasks and projects and ability to work on own initiative

• Ability to think laterally and apply knowledge and experience to a broad range of transactions and clients

• Efficient communication skills and the ability to pitch the advice to the person receiving it

• The ability to deal with many matters at any one time

The successful candidate will have the ability to deal calmly and with authority commensurate with experience and to work to tight deadlines is essential.

They will have an enthusiasm for team work, dealing with people, and an ability to assume responsibility and deal efficiently with a varied and often demanding workload will also be a key requirement.

The candidate will be expected quickly to become an integral part of an established and highly regarded team.

The candidate will hold a minimum 2.1 degree and a training contract from a mid-sized or city firm.

Our office hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm but it is essential that the applicant is committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond normal office hours when necessary and in response to the demands of the business.