Salaried Partner

An opportunity has arisen for a Salaried Partner  to join our Thames Valley Dispute Resolution team .

Our strong team of Dispute Resolution solicitors based in our offices in London, the Thames Valley and South West England are some of the most experienced in their field. We provide specialist legal advice across numerous industry sectors in order to arrive at tailored and pragmatic solutions that best fit our clients’ needs.

Our clients cover a very broad range from multi-national corporations to start-up businesses. We frequently advise on multi-million pound international disputes but we also have experience in helping individuals to get what they deserve, quickly and effectively.

A significant part of our work involves disputes spanning international borders and involving parties in  foreign jurisdictions. We have access to a network of international contacts comprising the Interleges international alliance of trusted law firms, of which RWK Goodman is a founder member, in over 20 countries including the EU, Middle East and North and South America.

Duties will include: 

• Effective and efficient delivery of work on own files, ensuring matters are profitable, whilst taking responsibility for the supervision of more junior fee earners with regards to file management and time recording
• Act as the senior lawyer on the most challenging matters. A recognised expert in your discipline/sector
• Build effective relationships with own clients and / or referrers by exceeding client service expectations and where appropriate, support partners on the management and development of larger key clients.
• Manage a client review process and introduce changes based on feedback
• Expand your area of business by broadening your area of expertise into new client sectors/markets or achieving greater market share
• Lead on the generation of thought leadership based on changes in the law, market trends or other relevant material to attract new opportunities
• Actively manage performance within your team
• Develop yourself and others in line with the Leadership behaviours and embody our values both internally and externally. Support and engage in firm-wide events
• Responsible for managing and supervising work in the team to achieve all financial and non-financial KPIs. Use management information to understand the performance of self and team
• Ensure profitability on matters for self and team through understanding the contractual basis on which legal services are provided, including how to calculate and manage costs and bill clients

• An experienced qualified Solicitor or CILEx
• Experience of corporate disputes, shareholder disputes, partner disputes and contract disputes desirable
• Gravitas and credibility within the Thames Valley Commercial Litigation area
• Desire to help build and grow the Dispute Resolution team in the region

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.