Corporate Advisory Lawyer

Our client, a large regional law firm islooking for talented professionals to fill Senior Associate level positions in their corporate / advisory department. Senior Associates will interact with and lead assigned junior members of the department to provide the best legal services for their clients. Senior Associates are responsible for distributing and overseeing assignments to junior staff, reviewing and endorsing legal research, drafting and / or reviewing correspondence, contracts and legal opinions, attending client meetings, and coaching junior staff to develop their legal skills. The job description and responsibilities for a Senior Associate encompass, without limitation, the following :

• Handling multiple legal matters simultaneously and independently.
• Responsibility for distributing client assignments, legal or otherwise, among associates, trainees, legal researchers, and paralegals.
• Responsibility for legal end products to clients, which are legally sound and commercially viable.
• Preparing client advice, documents, strategies, and memorandums.
• Representing clients independently or alongside other department team members in meetings and negotiations.
• Reporting to Partners and the Managing Partner on the progress of matters and the general performance of legal teams on a regular basis.
• Creating and maintaining solid relationships with the firm’s clients through effective and clear communication regarding client matters and legal proceedings.
• Engaging and participating in business development activities to develop new clients through marketing, networking, writing articles, and speaking engagements.
• Contributing to the firm’s commitment to CSR initiatives through pro-bono work and social activities.
• Coaching junior staff and assisting in developing their legal skills.

Senior Associates must meet the following requirements and qualifications :

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