Senior Associate

• Advise local and international clients on corporate, commercial, financial services and related legal matters.
• Provide legal advice across regulatory, insolvency, restructuring, intellectual property and funds-related matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal agreements and supporting documentation.
• Review and comment on legal documentation prepared by third parties.
• Manage an individual caseload and take ownership of complex legal matters.
• Lead transaction teams and coordinate work to ensure high-quality client delivery.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and professional intermediaries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through clear and commercially focused advice.
• Supervise, mentor and support the development of junior fee earners.
• Manage matters in accordance with internal procedures, including client engagement, due diligence and billing requirements.
• Monitor deadlines and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues regarding progress and deliverables.
• Maintain technical knowledge through ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to wider team initiatives and business development activities where required.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer, ideally with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience, preferably gained within a common law jurisdiction. You'll have strong technical knowledge and experience across corporate, business and finance, financial services, regulatory, insolvency, restructuring, intellectual property or funds law, together with excellent drafting and analytical skills. You'll be confident managing complex matters independently, providing practical, commercially focused adviceand building trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries. Strong organisation, communication and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside a proactive approach to mentoring junior colleagues and continued professional development. PQE is intended as a guide rather than a strict requirement, with candidates considered based on their relevant expertise and skills.