Associate

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth. We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the varietyof our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide. What you'll be doing Assisting with the application of the firm's AI products to enhance the delivery of our service in this area Liaising with clients, agents and counterparts on transactions including representing the team on regular project management meetings Liaising with transactional colleagues to draft appropriate contract provisions including conditionality arising from due diligence Preparing reports and drafting emails of advice to clients on the implications of the due diligence exercise outcomes and proposing solutions Assisting with project management and task delegation including the supervision of other team members Liaising with our professional support team and carrying out legal research Day to day management of transactions including direct client contact Working closely with both national portfolio team and banking and finance colleagues to coordinate transactions Reviewing initial due diligence information received, including searches results and title information Project management including delegation of tasks and supervision of colleagues to ensure project timescales are met Liaising with the Trowers innovation team to ensure the effective application of Trowers Evolve tools for both transactions and the practice area Providing due diligence support to national colleagues for merger transactions, development and regeneration schemes and advising in relation to valuation implications of mortgagee exclusion clauses Building and maintaining effective client relationships including participation in marketing initiatives Comply with core competencies as appropriate to the fee earner level of qualification Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures What you'll need Proven ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate Strong client focus and service delivery Commerciality and business acumen Drive and enthusiasm Methodical, disciplined and organised approach Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) A strong team player Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trowers & Hamlins