Associate - Commercial Disputes

Department: Global London - Commercial Disputes

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London - Woolgate

Description

Our Commercial Disputes team in London is recognised for handling a broad range of high-stakes work, giving associates the autonomy and variety of experience they need to develop as lawyers. Our Commercial Disputes practice covers litigation, arbitration and contentious regulatory work, and given matters may require all of this expertise.

Our work includes contractual disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, shareholder disputes, transactional liability, professional negligence, financial services disputes, investigations, professional discipline work and technology disputes (including particular expertise in crypto). Many of these matters have an international dimension, and we have a well-regarded international arbitration practice within our wider commercial disputes team.

Candidates would be encouraged to work across all of the team's specialisms, and with different partners. Our lawyers are also encouraged and supported to engage in business development from the day they join.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder, professional negligence, fraud, and insolvency-related claims.
• Managing case files and assisting partners with all aspects of litigation, arbitration, contentious regulatory work and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and reports for clients.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Working closely with clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective case management.
• Contributing to thought leadership and business development activities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor with 3-6 years' PQE in commercial disputes.
• Strong academic background (2:1 degree or equivalent) from a leading university.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex commercial disputes, ideally including cross-border elements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of the litigation process.
• Commercially focused approach to problem solving.
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.