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LONDON - EXCHANGE HOUSE/SQUARE, PRIMROSE STREET, EC2A 2EG THE OPPORTUNITY Key responsibilities Deliver excellent client service and manage and deliver discrete pieces of legal work. Make an effective contribution to the firm’s work by aiming to meet and exceed target hours. Build a solid foundation of commercial and legal expertise within a chosen area of law and strengthen relationships with clients, frequently acting as a direct point of contact. Be responsible for some management and delegation of work to and support of junior colleagues. This role could entail working on a range of commercial disputes matters whilst specialising in particular on competition class actions. Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate 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 (eg 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. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Skills, experience and qualifications Qualified legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction. Between 3-5 years of legal experience in dispute resolution, we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience. Competition class action experience required. Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills. Good understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to help manage costs and budgets. GROUP / TEAM Dispute resolution GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION The Team With a multi-disciplinary global disputes team of world-leading sector specialists and regional experts, we provide commercial insight and legal advice which is described by Chambers and Partners as "At the top of their game and one of the most respected litigation outfits in London." Bringing together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy experts, regulatory specialists, and investigators, whatever the challenge or opportunity, we partner with our clients every step in the process. Significant clients include: AerCap, Amazon, Apple, BAE Systems, BP, BHP, Chevron, ENI, Google, Mitsubishi, Post Office, Sky, UBS and Virgin. ROLE TYPE Legal professionals/Practice Group CONTRACT TYPE Permanent WORKING PATTERN Full Time Herbert Smith Freehills Associate, Disputes (Competition) | Herbert Smith Freehills