Associate

Due to our ever expanding Private Client offering, we have an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our team in Swindon. Our Swindon Private Client offering is noted for its capability across high-end tax advice and estate planning. Mandy Casevant now heads up the Swindon team which has enjoyed significant growth over the past few years.

• Effective and efficient delivery of work on own matters, ensuring matters are profitable and work is resourced at the right levels.
• Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
• Agree services being provided to clients with a clear basis for charging and pricing.
• Demonstrate market/ sector knowledge to ensure solid legal advice is given.
• Make decisions on client matters with minimal supervision, referring to partners where appropriate on highly complex or new areas of work
• Develop a profile as an established expert
• Input and implement ideas into the departmental business plan and demonstrate new business success from the BD activities
• Expand network of clients and/or referrers and supports partners in pursuing target clients, intermediaries and contacts with a view to building a pipeline of new business
• Work collaboratively with the team including supporting and supervising more junior members.
  
  Solicitor 8 PQE +
• Previous experience within a Private Client team
• Experience of dealing with all aspects of Private Client matters such as Wills, probabte and Trusts
• Strong client management skills with a focus on delivery of excellent client service
• Experience of active involvement in BD activity
• Proven ability to win new business through successful BD activity
  
  At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a strong legal career, with exceptional client work. And you'll be supported, every step of the way.
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