15 Oct
Hooker And Heijden
Melbourne
Role Overview The role of a Senior Associate is to provide accurate, timely and professional legal advice and assistance to our clients, while contributing to the firm's overall objectives and success – both from a business development and firm focussed perspective.
Flexibility We reserve the right to reasonably amend this position description as the role and firm evolves, to reflect the job being performed, and the right to make reasonable requests to undertake additional duties that may be required to be performed beyond which is outlined within this document Roles & Responsibilities Major Responsibilities First line involvement in banking & finance matters including project, real estate and corporate finance.
Providing advice to both lenders and borrowers and investors in relation to financing arrangements, including structured finance, securitisation and derivatives.
Comply with firm requirements regarding file opening, file management (including keeping all cost estimates up to date), billing and other necessary reporting, and file closing.
Practice Development Actively seek potential new business opportunities, through networking functions, attendance at seminars and other sources.
Develop and strengthen existing business relationships with clients and contacts.
Participate in and contribute to business development events and initiatives run by your practice group and the organisation.
Professional Development Keep up to date with respect to any developments and changes to relevant law and legislation.
Undertake continuing legal education by way of, for example, reading, attending seminars and further study if necessary.
Attend and participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
seminars and sessions.
Time Management Attend work on time.
Comply with time recording expectations.
People Management Work in a co-operative and respectful manner with your legal assistant, other lawyers and all staff members.
Act as a role model and lead by example.
Consistently uphold the organisations values.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Appropriate file management – including maintenance of up to date cost estimates and preparation of bills in a timely manner.
Compliance with service standards – including following all requirements regarding return of calls and other communications.
Meet billable hour and business development requirements.
Health & Safety All employees have a responsibility to behave in a manner,
which ensures that their actions, do not adversely affect the health and safety of themselves, colleagues, contractors, client representatives or members of the public.
In doing so, employees must: Meet all employee responsibilities as outlined in the Health & Safety Policy and related processes.
Participate in training and safety initiatives implemented by the company.
Comply with all safety directives and instructions.
Immediately report any incident or potential hazard to your manager (and client representative when on client premises).
Correctly utilise safety related equipment that has been supplied.
Co-operate with respect to any action taken by the company to comply with a requirement imposed by relevant legislation Key Selection Criteria Admitted as a lawyer (and appropriate legal qualifications) Experience across the full spectrum of banking and finance matters Exposure to debt capital markets and securitisation advantageous Advanced drafting skills Ability to mentor junior lawyer and law clerks Team player Can build and foster strong client relationships Be a practical problem solver Business development acumen Understanding of budgeting and target processes Display a positive attitude Capacity to maintain confidentiality Personal Abilities Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Ability to engage and always communicate with all employees in a professional and positive manner.
Strong commitment to and understanding of the firm values.
Professional appearance.
▶️ Senior Associate - Banking And Finance
🖊️ Hooker And Heijden
📍 Melbourne