Associate

Farrer & Co is an independent law firm, with a rich history. A lively commercial practice (with clients ranging from entrepreneurs, to media companies to sports bodies to banks) builds on a centuries-long tradition of advising private families, individuals and institutions.

We look to be the market leader in our chosen areas of expertise, advising clients on the contentious and non-contentious legal, business and personal issues they face.

Our reputation and success is based on the goodwill of numerous close client relationships. We are trusted advisers, acting in our clients' long-term interests and paying careful attention to quality and personal service.                                                                      

Our clients tell us they value us for our integrity, good judgement and professional excellence, as well as our broad perspective, practical solutions and value for money. They describe us as 'a likeable bunch' too.

The role will be based within the Private Client Department. The candidate will however work closely with a number of other Practice Areas within the business.

The Firm is already a leader in providing advice to Private Clients. It is able to provide these clients with very comprehensive advice ranging from tax and trust planning to high end residential property, employment, disputes, reputation management, family law, corporate etc. We are looking to recruit an Associate level individual into our growing team. The team specialises in providing advice to high net worth individuals, small corporates and national institutions.

The candidate must be experienced in UK work such as probate and will drafting, trusts etc. The person on maternity leave works in this area rather than on international work. The candidate will work closely with everyone on the onshore side. 

• Providing accurate and timely advice on a wide range of related matters to a broad range of internal and external clients.
• Promoting the practice both internally and externally, contributing to know-how, participating in internal and external seminars and assisting with client events.
• To share knowledge, skills and experience within the business to support the development of the practice.

• Solid demonstrable experience in UK work such as probate, will drafting trusts etc gained with another recognised law firm on the onshore side.
• Experience dealing in all aspects of private law.
• The ability to work under supervision and, at times to manage own caseload as well as the ability to help with business development strategies with the support of Partners across the Firm.
• Client-focused approach and strong exposure to marketing & business development techniques.
• Efficient communication skills and the ability to pitch the advice to the person receiving it.
• The ability to deal with multiple matters at any one time.
• The organisational skills to keep files in order and to move transactions to completion effectively.

• An ability to deal calmly and with authority commensurate with experience and to work to tight deadlines is essential.
• An enthusiasm for teamwork, 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. 

Minimum 2.1 degree and a training contract undertaken in a mid-sized or city firm.

The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand.