Private Equity Senior Associate
Global Law Firm · London, England ·
Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here. Job Title Private Equity Senior Associate Office London Department The Private Equity practice area sits within the corporate and finance practice group and covers the full range of Private Equity and Corporate/M proactively develops this knowledge further.
Shows awareness of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions. Ability to lead transactions, as appropriate and depending on their complexity, reporting directly to the supervising partner.
Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills Motivated, reliable and flexible. Resilient and able to perform effectively under pressure with good time management skills (e.G. meets deadlines and responds to requests in a highly timely manner).
Good attention to detail and focus on accuracy. Has an appreciation of when to seek advice and guidance. Strong project management and organisational skills, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards. Takes responsibility for project issues (i.E., “owns” the problem, seeks to understand assigned tasks, follows through).
Strong interpersonal skills (internal and client facing), both written and oral. Ability to work effectively with others in a team. Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise. Demonstrates financial awareness – attention to budgets and costs and timely completion of time recording.
Uses appropriate level of effort for the task (e.G., performs the appropriate amount of research based on partner and matter needs); works cost effectively to provide value to meet clients’ needs. Takes ownership for own career development – proactive in soliciting performance feedback and addressing skills gaps.
Client Focus Understands the industry and market in which the clients operate. Demonstrates commercial awareness – aware of clients' commercial drivers and own role in achieving clients' business goals. Has good working relationships with clients, appropriate to the level of experience.
Has a good understanding of clients, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities. Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships. Firm Mindedness Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work.
Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities. Understands the value of a diverse workforce. Skills