Associate in London

We are looking to appoint an experienced Private Client Associate to join our London team.

Our London team is well established and collaborative, comprising two partners, a senior associate, two associates, a solicitor, a consultant, a paralegal and five legal assistants.

The team has a strong international focus, advising clients across a wide range of jurisdictions. Led by Estelle Tague, the London International Private Client team supports clients with private client matters worldwide. In addition, the team includes a specialist French Private Client practice, providing cross jurisdictional advice acting for English, French and wider European clients.

This is a fast-paced role offering a high level of variety, making it particularly suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 3 years PQE, with experience in international private client matters.

As an Associate you will be expected to consistently deliver a high standard of legal advice to clients in a commercially astute manner, always delivering outstanding client service. You will actively assist with the marketing of the department’s services and undertaking business development activities to support the growth of the firm and team / sector. Supervision of juniors in the team.

Key Responsibilities

Personalised Client Service

• Manage a caseload of files, dealing effectively with cases and transactions.
• Build credibility with clients and develops own client relationships through managing client expectations regarding options, outcomes, risk and timescales.
• Scope fees for existing clients
• Develop market and sector knowledge and demonstrate expertise to clients.
• Be proactive in reducing risk and exposure in the team and support in building a risk culture.
• Aware of all relevant risk processes and procedures and adheres to these.

Sustainable Growth

• Grow internal and external networks of clients, intermediaries and contacts.
• Build on personal and department profile and reputation by attending networking events, writing publications/ marketing materials and speaking at seminars.
• Begin to develop a niche/ sector expertise.
• Assist in team/ sector pitches as required.
• Active in seeking and moving on opportunities to sell your own and the firm’s services and sector expertise.

Dynamic Culture

• Take responsibility for managing aspects of projects that are delegated and meet deadlines.
• Support juniors in the team by giving technical, business and general advice.
• Ensure a good flow of communication to senior lawyers but also more junior members of the team.
• Delegating tasks and client work to juniors and support staff, providing clear instructions and monitoring progress.
• Continue to develop your self awareness and build on your PDP, aligned to the department plan, core behaviours and RWKG behaviours.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Track progress against your own KPIs, meeting targets
• Support with budgetary management of client matters
• Apply all business processes and use resources effectively & efficiently.
• Understand the changes in the practice area/legal sector and the implications for the firm.
• Look outside of department and consider implications of all decisions on the business.
• Set personal objectives that are aligned to the department/ sector plan. Understand how these fit into the firm-wide business plan

• Qualified Solicitor/ Legal Executive (essential).
• Previous experience within International Private Client Matters 3+ PQE (essential).
• Ability to manage own files and delegate work to others (essential).
• Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service (essential).
• Ability to coach and mentor junior lawyers (desirable).

At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you’ll be supported, every step of the way.

A progressive Top 100 law firm, over 650 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 legal divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London.

Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we’re focused on delivering sustained positive change. Because we want to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm what clients want to work with and people want to work for.

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Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification.

• 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year
• Buying and selling holiday
• Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave
• Recruitment referral bonus
• Group income protection
• Salary reviewed regularly

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent.

We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us.

From mentoring initiatives, through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

You can find out more about our ED&I initiatives here.