Collas Crill has an opportunity for a Partner to join our Corporate, Finance, Funds and Regulatory team. Working with the Local Managing Partner, they will take on a leadership role in the team, and will advise clients competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including banking & finance and funds.
This is a superb opportunity to be part of a well-established firm at an exciting stage in our growth.
Professional/ Technical Advice
- Advise clients competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of CFF matters, particularly in the field of financial services, e.g. funds, banking & finance, regulatory and general corporate;
- Be assertive and creative when developing or finding solutions to problems and methods of working. Add value through innovative ideas and approaches;
- Approach issues with CFF sense and provide solutions which are pragmatic;
- Guide clients on strategy relating to the particular matter they are advising on, meeting client needs or reacting quickly to changing requirements;
- Recognise the implication of changes in transactions and draft amendments to complex documents accurately;
- Prepare case analyses and supporting documentation with cost estimates
- Effectively negotiate with clients about fees;
- Effectively monitor WIP and amounts billed against cost estimates and agreed budgets and billing arrangements;
- Participate in the firm's internal and external training programmes;
- Contribute to the development of Know How and precedents when drafting complex documents.
Business Development - Build and maintain relationships with clients, to help retain and attract more clients and work into the business;
- Actively contribute to the development of clients and contacts for the whole firm;
- Develop relationships with key clients.;
- Work with others to ensure a cross-departmental approach is taken to client management;
- Recognise and exploit cross-selling opportunities;
- Clearly understand the firm's strategy and look for ways that the department can work with other groups to further develop opportunities;
- Participate effectively as a member of the team involved in winning business;
- Play an active role in the firm's CSR initiatives and encourage those within the team to get involved;
- Actively promote the firm's public profile.
**Training, Supervision and Development **
- Take an active role in the management and training of fee earners and trainees;
- Delegate and manage the work of trainees/ junior lawyers/ paralegals appropriately and monitor the progression of work, providing appropriate guidance when required;
- Help create a participative and productive work environment;
- Respect and encourage the contribution of junior lawyers and support staff. Encourage and support others to make the best of their abilities. Motivate colleagues through recognition, praise and mentoring;
- Constantly looks for ways to develop own skills and knowledge, including management skills.
We are seeking a qualified lawyer with experience of advising clients on the technical aspects of a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including banking & finance. Candidates with experience and proficiency in investment funds matters and digital assets are preferred. The successful candidate must be a Solicitor or Attorney (qualified in a common law jurisdiction), with at least 10 years' experience gained working in an offshore law firm. Applications from Belongers are preferred.
Everyone at Collas Crill has the opportunity to develop their skills through quality work opportunities, supported by professional training delivered in-house or by external providers, mentoring and support.
We want you to develop and share your ideas. This ensures that we foster an innovative and collaborative working environment that deliver constructive and realistic solutions to our clients.
Collas Crill is a flexible company, encouraging staff to develop their careers in the way that suits them best. We are proud to offer flexible working with excellent technology to support remote and working as part of the role.