Senior Associate

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate Banking & Finance team in London. 

As a Senior Associate in the Corporate Business Unit, you will be expected to contribute to the growth and development of the Commercial Division while maintaining a consistent level of excellent client service. You will support the Corporate Business Manager/Sector Lead in achieving the Business Plans for the Corporate Business Unit and our Banking & Finance sector group, respectively. Additionally, you will have line management responsibility for a small team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver effective and efficient work on your own matters, ensuring profitability and appropriate resourcing
• Build strong relationships with existing clients and referrers by exceeding service expectations, and support partners in managing and developing larger key clients when appropriate
• Clearly agree on the services provided to clients, establishing a transparent basis for charging and pricing
• Develop a profile as an established expert in banking and finance work
• Contribute ideas to the Corporate and Banking & Finance business plans and demonstrate new business success from business development activities
• Expand your network of clients and referrers, supporting partners in pursuing target clients, intermediaries, and contacts to build a pipeline of new business
• Help manage Corporate and Banking & Finance sector group and cross-functional projects and initiatives, taking specific responsibility and accountability
• Develop a clear understanding of the Corporate and Banking & Finance sector group KPIs and performance, as well as your personal contributions toward these goals
• Stay informed about changes in the legal sector or practice area, contributing ideas to the Corporate Business Unit and Banking & Finance sector group strategies, including product and service lines, and take responsibility for driving parts of those strategies

• Solicitor 6+ PQE
• Previous experience within a Banking & Finance team
• Experience of dealing with lenders and borrowers
• Solid business plan for growth proposition within the Corporate Business Unit/Banking & Finance sector 
• Real estate finance exposur advantageous 

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 570 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.