Solicitor/Associate

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PQE:	3 years +
Term:	Permanent
Working hours:	Full-time
Department:	Infrastructure
Location:	Edinburgh (Applications for Glasgow would also be considered)
The role
The focus of the work for the team that this role will be based within is: Dealing with the construction aspects of major property developments and regeneration projects (e.g. dealing with development agreements, building contracts, bonds and guarantees and professional appointments); significant infrastructure and defence projects; and advising on energy projects (e.g. on shore wind, tidal/wave etc). Clients include developers, contractors, public sector bodies, funders and consultants.
Other information
*Technical/Legal Skills* To demonstrate the appropriate range of legal knowledge. To provide technical advice to colleagues. To produce effective drafts with minimum guidance. To present legal information in an understandable format with minimum guidance. To generate and implement new ideas in specialist areas. *Business/Work Management* To identify strategies to manage work in order to attain objectives within agreed timescales and budgets. To keep all clients and colleagues up-to-date with latest developments. To implement improvements in working methods. To prepare for and attend meetings. To make effective use of the firm’s information management systems, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. To comply with all firm policies and procedures, including financial. To demonstrate effective time management. *Business Development* To develop an understanding of the impact of external market forces on clients identifying trends, and identify trends which may lead to business development opportunities. To develop effective ways of delivering client solutions with minimum guidance. To know main players at each client and build relationships. To demonstrate awareness of client care issues. To communicate feedback to partner/associate. To assist in assessing scope of work and fees within team. To participate in marketing activities. To demonstrate effective presentational and writing skills. To implement cross selling opportunities. To use knowledge as a marketing tool (e.g. eBulletin articles, client seminars, etc.). *People Management* To develop an effective personal presence with partners and colleagues. To delegate work effectively to both fee earning and non fee earning staff - including objective setting and feedback. To demonstrate an ability to supervise work effectively. To demonstrate an understanding of expectations and objectives for team on transactions. To give well prepared and presented training sessions. To interact positively with colleagues in other sections. To develop leadership skills on client work and management. *Ethics, professionalism and judgment* To recognise ethical issues and seek to address them with the appropriate person. To identify the relevant SRA or LSS principles and rules of professional conduct and seek assistance in applying them. To respect diversity, and act fairly and inclusively. · To disclose when work is beyond their personal capability and recognise when they have made mistakes and takes appropriate action. To seek expert advice when required, and makes effective use of feedback, guidance and support received. *Firm Contribution* To be aware of and where appropriate to participate in the development of the team’s operational goals. To demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between strategic and operational management. To participate in extra practice events to assist development of firm. To contribute to Knowledge Management goals of the firm. To undertake any other reasonable duties as specified by the Partners

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