Deliver excellent client service and manage and deliver discrete pieces of legal work. Make an effective contribution to the firm’s work by aiming to meet and exceed target hours. Build a solid foundation of commercial and legal expertise within a chosen area of law and strengthen relationships with clients, frequently acting as a direct point of contact. Be responsible for some management and delegation of work to and support of junior colleagues Key responsibilities Role-specific - Advising on the taxation of M&A transactions with an emphasis on cross border deals, corporate restructuring, energy taxation (including upstream work), equity and debt capital markets, finance, UK real estate, projects, funds and private equity. Responsibilities will vary depending on level of qualification and experience to date; our culture is to reward ability and enthusiasm with responsibility early, and our associates are encouraged to adopt a client facing role. Support the firm and others - extend effective relationships across the global network; contribute to the development of team members; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives; take steps to cultivate an excellent reputation and profile in the market and internally; attend marketing/industry events and draft or help prepare articles, precedents and know-how materials; lead the development and delivery of training and presentations.