We have developed a pretty clear idea of the qualities and aptitudes that make a successful commercial lawyer. This understanding is the starting point for a recruitment process that is designed to deliver the right decision, for you as well as for us. Whether we're probing your motivation to be a commercial lawyer or testing how you respond to a real business issue, every part of the selection process is there for a purpose – to help you show us your strengths, aptitudes and potential.
- We believe the qualities of a successful lawyer can be found in:
- Strong analytical intelligence and meticulous attention to detail
- Sound application of thinking to a commercial context
- Willingness to see things from a client's perspective and create innovative solutions
- Social confidence and effective relationship-building
- Teamwork and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills, spoken and written
- Clear commitment to a career in commercial law
- An ordered and structured approach to work and learning
- Eagerness to seek out new opportunities and challenges
- Global outlook and mobility
- Willingness to learn and increase knowledge
If you've spent time reading our brochure or this website, you will know why every item on this list is so important. You will also recognise that the qualities we expect of our people are very similar to what clients expect of us as a firm.
