Job Description

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.



We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.




We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.




We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.



All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.



Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the team in carrying out conflicts searches and analysis on low risk matters under supervision. Creation and maintenance of information barriers. Assisting with confidential partner lateral hiring searches. Creating, reviewing and maintaining on-line resources. Ad hoc administrative and research tasks. Bulk data management, especially in regard to class action and bankruptcy matters. Supporting and participating in discrete projects as requested (e.g. assisting in the response to Business Development requests). Ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Law degree. LPC/similar desirable. Ideally demonstrable paralegal experience, with a preference for experience in a City practice. Excellent interpersonal skills - the person will liaise with both lawyers and business services groups, in each case at all levels of seniority and from all offices. Organisation and communication skills.

Competencies:

Personal Leadership

Takes pride in their work and positively impacts those around them Inspires confidence by consistently delivering quality work Maintains composure under pressure by finding ways to manage their reactions to challenging situations Behaves consistently with the firm's values and brand and inspires this in others

Connects and Collaborates with People

Takes an active interest in others and gets to know the people they interact with Treats people with respect and in a fair and consistent way Adopts a positive communication style, even when challenged by others Enthusiastic and positive team player who is able to cope with conflicting demands and meet challenging deadlines

Contributes to the Success of Others

Maintains an awareness of the firm's purpose, objectives and structure Recognises how their work contributes to and affects the work of others, and prioritises and communicates accordingly Identifies opportunities to assist others and readily volunteers their help

Enhances the Client Experience

Finds ways to enhance the experience of the firm's clients through their daily tasks. Shows a willingness to go the extra mile to deliver great service.

Achieves Results

Goes above and beyond to contribute to the success of the firm Consistently ensures a high level of quality and accuracy in their work Suggests new ideas or ways of doing things in a confident, constructive and sensitive way

Team

General Counsel and Risk

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.