Associate / Senior Associate - Commercial

Chelmsford Full-Time No home office possible

Would you like to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 Team that is enjoying substantial growth and has ambitious plans for the future?

Associate / Senior Associate – Public Sector Commercial – choice of office locations in East Anglia/Essex or potentially London, with hybrid working

Client

A dynamic market-leading Public Sector team at a top full-service law firm

Role

High quality work covering a broad range of non-contentious commercial matters for public sector clients and their partners
Opportunity to develop and grow the practice and play an active part in business development
Advising on a range of issues including local authority powers, public law matters and procurement with support as needed
Depending on experience, you may be providing strategic advice on high profile projects and mainstream public sector matters
Overseeing and supporting junior team members

You

2-8 years PQE solicitor with proven ability to manage a varied commercial contracts caseload
Excellent client relationship skills with an aptitude for business development
Able to think commercially and analytically under pressure to provide accurate and practical advice
Knowledge and experience of procurement law and/or public law would be advantageous but not essential

Benefits include:

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Hybrid working
Long Service holiday award
Private Healthcare – BUPA
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Staff Profit Share / Salary sacrifice
Life Assurance / Permanent Health Insurance
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.

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Contact Detail:

Errington Legal Recruiting Team

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We think you need these skills to ace Associate / Senior Associate - Commercial

Commercial Awareness

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Analytical Thinking

Procurement Law Knowledge

Public Law Knowledge

Project Management

Team Leadership

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Non-Contentious Commercial Matters Expertise

Strategic Advisory Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

How to prepare for a job interview at Errington Legal

✨Know Your Stuff

Make sure you brush up on public law and procurement matters. Familiarise yourself with recent developments in these areas, as well as the specific challenges faced by public sector clients. This will show your potential employer that you're not just a good fit for the role, but also genuinely interested in the work.

✨Showcase Your Client Skills

Prepare examples of how you've built strong client relationships in the past. Think about times when you've successfully managed a varied commercial contracts caseload or provided strategic advice. Being able to articulate these experiences will demonstrate your ability to thrive in a client-facing role.

✨Think Commercially

During the interview, be ready to discuss how you approach commercial thinking and analytical problem-solving. Consider preparing a few scenarios where you've had to think on your feet and provide practical advice under pressure. This will highlight your ability to navigate complex issues effectively.

✨Engage in Business Development

Since this role involves business development, come prepared with ideas on how you could contribute to growing the practice. Whether it's networking strategies or innovative service offerings, showing that you have a proactive mindset will set you apart from other candidates.