Our client is looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their firm, based in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will be able to provide a competent, and efficient legal service to the clients of the Firm, concentrating on corporate matters, in furtherance of both the department’s and the firm’s business objectives. Ideally the candidate will be 0-4 years PQE.
The ideal candidate:
- Sound legal knowledge with in depth experience in that area of law and a high level of technical competence
- Ability to develop positive working relationships across the firm and with clients; gain the respect of colleagues.
- Ability to assess clients’ needs and offer practical guidance.
- Act as a positive ambassador for the Firm both internally and externally.
- Ability to work largely unsupervised.
- Ability to meet fee targets and achieve realisation rates.
- Work effectively with other team members and is able to supervise the work of those less qualified.
- Take a proactive approach to matter administration and completes monthly file review process for all matters where marked as fee earner on file.
- Proven networking skills and willingness to develop a client base.