The Opportunity Key responsibilities: Manage work to support optimal utilisation; acting as lead lawyer, proactively managing and progressing matters with partner oversight where appropriate; manage a team, including delegating and providing feedback to juniors and communicating progress on tasks to supervisor and team members; consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate. Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress. Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (e.g. corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor and support juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes. Qualifications, skills and experience We would expect the successful candidate to have had between six and eight years of post-qualified experience in this area but are willing to consider those with less or more experience providing they meet the required competencies. Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills. We would always expect a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) and solicitors' examinations to have been passed first time. All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate. Hands-on competition experience is essential, including of competition disputes in the High Court and/or the Competition Appeal Tribunal (experience of collective actions in the CAT is particularly welcome). Candidates will need to be bright self-starters looking for a challenge. All candidates will be expected to display excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with individuals at all levels. All candidates must be willing to supervise and develop Junior Associates and Trainees within the group. Competencies Personal leadership Takes initiative and ownership, embraces challenge and brings energy and drive to their work Technical capability Seeks opportunities to grow and develop to deliver value for our clients Collaborates with others Works as a team player, learns from and supports others Plans and delivers outcomes Operates as an effective legal project manager Enhances the client experience Builds relationships and innovates for the firm’s future Contributes to building the firm Builds relationships and innovates for the firm’s future Team Competition, Regulation & Trade Working Pattern Full time Location London Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.