Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where 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 so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, 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, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Primary Objectives

Support the management of the firm's regulatory and commercial risks associated with New Business Intake (NBI). Support the management of Client and Matter data through the matter lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the matter team to ensure new transactions are set up optimally to meet both external client and legal requirements and internal reporting/billing requirements.

• Assistance with opening of new clients/matters and generation of matter numbers

• Monitor the setup of clients/matters to ensure compliance with the regulations and billing/rates requirements, liaising where relevant with the Business Finance, Risk Management and Tax Teams.

• Actioning changes to clients and matters as requested by matter teams

• Assistance with the setup of eBilling clients

• Using the information held within the Practice Management system to assist internal clients (lawyers/secretaries) by responding to their enquiries

• Liaising with the other New Business Intake teams to ensure a joined up and efficient process for the fee earners and PA's.

• Identify process improvements to the internal NBI Matter Management processes

• Ad hoc project support for the NBI team globally

Skills / Experience

• Educated to degree level

• Excellent research and analytical skills.

• Good commercial awareness.

• Ability to prioritise workload.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Excellent verbal, written and face to face communication skills.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

Team

General Counsel and RiskFull time

Location

London

Contract type

Fixed Term 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.