Walkers

Investment Funds Associate – Corporate

Walkers

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Guernsey • Guernsey

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About the role

  • Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success, while at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients.
  • This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate-led business development initiatives.
  • Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars, client presentations and internal training.
  • Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters.
  • Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates- manage costs appropriately and ensure personal utilisation meets expectations.
  • Adhere to the Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with up to 5 years corporate and/or funds PQE.
  • Excellent academics.
  • Ambitious and commercially driven.
  • Solid legal skills with an appropriate understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task and to help others in identifying needs and crafting development plans.
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Guernsey jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred but not essential.
  • Ability to use legal precedents and timekeeping and billing systems.
  • Ability to support efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives.
Benefits
  • Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice.
  • We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
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