Associate -Finance - London

Overview of role

Walkers is offering a unique opportunity to an ambitious and technically strong lawyer to join its London market-leading global Finance team, and to assist building out its London Finance practice, which advises on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands.

The successful candidate will be based in the Firm's London office and will work alongside leading practitioners in that office in expanding out the London business in line with the general expansion across all of the Firm's practice groups globally.

The available position in the team is at Associate/Senior Associate level dependent upon experience.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Associate/Senior Associate in the Firm's Finance Practice in London.


• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients and support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on all client matters.


• Consistently deliver accurate, well-drafted and high-quality work product, with meticulous attention to detail, and manage own workload effectively through strong personal project management.


• Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability, follow recommended billing rates, manage costs appropriately and ensure personal utilization meets expectations.


• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success, at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate-led business development initiatives.


• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars, client presentations and internal training.


• Adhere to the Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer with 5 - 7 years PQE.


• Excellent academic record (2:1 or above from a leading university, or equivalent).


• Ambitious and commercially driven.


• Solid legal skills with an appropriate understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task and to help others in identifying needs and crafting development plans.


• Offshore jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred but not essential.


• Ability to use legal precedents and timekeeping and billing systems. • Ability to support efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives.


• Exceptional attention to detail and strong work ethic.


• Intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to develop technical expertise.


• Resilience, adaptability and the ability to perform well under pressure and to tight deadlines.


• High personal integrity and professionalism.


• A collaborative, approachable and positive attitude.


• Strong initiative and a proactive, self-starting mindset.