About this role
To support the delivery of high-quality legal advice and client service across a broad range of matters, while developing technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues. Establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide excellent client service;
- Draft and review documentation relating to fund launches, ongoing maintenance and terminations;
- Understand and advise on regulatory obligations applicable to investment funds;
- Ensure timeliness of billing and debt collection;
- Ensure effective management of time, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies and maintain accurate time records at all times;
- Contribute to Knowledge Management (KM) information/system and ensure contributions are accurate and current;
- Build knowledge and experience in practice area to the highest standards;
- Take ownership of matters and workstreams, managing competing priorities effectively and escalating issues appropriately.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Qualified Lawyer with 3-6 years' post-qualification experience;
- LLB (Hons) from a reputable tertiary institution, with strong academic credentials and a minimum 2:1 classification (or equivalent);
- Relevant experience gained with a leading law firm in investment funds, private equity, regulatory advisory and/or general corporate and commercial matters;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent organisational and time management skills;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and recommend appropriate solutions;
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; and
- Excellent drafting skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly.
Benefits
Ogier offers a competitive benefits package, including premium health insurance, life insurance and 25 days' annual leave.