Competition, Regulation and Trade (non-contentious / mixed practice), Mid-level Associate

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prioritise and delegate work tasks as appropriate and update supervising partner on progress.

• Build client relationships - provide excellent client service and prompt responses and progress updates to the client.

• Support the firm and others - build effective relationships with individuals and groups in and across offices; uphold the firm’s values; and assist with the preparation of legal precedents, legal articles, marketing documents and presentations.

• Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• We would expect the successful candidate to have had between two and five years of post-qualified experience, preferably gained in a strong UK Competition Practice.

• We will consider candidates from transactional backgrounds (who are keen to gain exposure to some disputes work) or candidates from mixed transactional/ disputes practices.

• Regulatory experience and experience of working on mergers both desirable, but not essential.

• Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills. We would always expect at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitors' examinations to have been passed first time. All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate.

• Candidates will need to be bright self-starters looking for a challenge. All candidates will be expected to display excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with individuals at all levels.

• Strong legal skills, including complex drafting, negotiation and project management skills; good people management and business development skills.

• Full understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to manage costs and budgets.

Competencies

• Personal Leadership

• Builds Authentic Relationships

• Collaborates with others

• Enhances the Client Experience

• Achieves Results

Team

Competition, Regulation & TradeFull time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.