Senior Associate - International Law Firm
- Recruiter
- Pennell Hart
- Location
-
Kuwait (KW)
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- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Posted
- 22 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 07 Jul 2017
- Ref
- PH00103
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- 8-10 Years' PQE (UK Equivalent)
- M&A/Transactional
Due to continued growth, a need has been identified for a Senior lawyer to join the expanding team of this major international law firm.
To be considered for this position you will have qualified in a common law jurisdiction and will have a minimum of 8 years' pqe and will have been exposed to high-profile deals, from inception to completion
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for providing technically sound legal opinions and technical advice to clients
- Responsible for assisting on negotiating, drafting and reviewing complex documentation
- Support senior fee earners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients with appropriate supervision
- Responsible for the quality of client services provided by self and direct reports including support staff
- Responsible for building and maintaining productive working relationships with clients and staff alike
- Responsible for preparation of fee matter estimates and quotations
Competencies
- PQE of at least 8 years
- Experience within a Leading Firm is essential
- Excellent academic credentials are a must
- Ability and confidence to run deals in a fast-paced environment (and sometimes with minimal supervision).
- Excellent drafting and negotiating skills, a team player and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
For a confidential discussion about these roles please contact Robert Webb at Pennell Hart. Regrettably those who do not meet the stated criteria may not have their applications acknowledged.