Associate - Commercial Disputes

Description

• Advising in relation to and representing clients in commercial litigation matters, whether through litigation, arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. The work types shall include, but not be limited to, contractual and commercial disputes, public law disputes (judicial review and procurement litigation) professional negligence, injunctions, reputation management work and contentious insolvency matters. Our work often has an international focus.
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures.
• Meeting targets as agreed
• Participating in marketing initiatives, including client training days / seminars.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with clients and market intermediaries.
• Managing files, time and billing efficiently and in a cost-effective manner.
• Assisting partners and senior lawyers with more substantial matters.
• Participating in firm-wide and departmental training sessions.
• Handling own caseload (subject to supervision).

Requirements

We encourage our lawyers to think beyond the law and into the commercial by acquiring excellent technical expertise, client management and profile-raising skills. We empower our Associates to take ownership over their marketing efforts. If you can bring your ideas, experiences and expertise, we can give you an opportunity to succeed.

We are looking to recruit an Associate with contentious experience who would work with the cross-office Commercial Disputes team, supporting our clients with both cross-border and national disputes.

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.

• Contentious experience in a broad range of matters.
• The ability to take on responsibility and manage files, independently where appropriate.
• Experience in insolvency will be beneficial but not essential.
• Qualified solicitor with 4 years' post qualification experience.
• Strong client focus and a commitment to service delivery.

Benefits

We know that the best solutions are found when you're collaborating, which is why you will be well supported at partner level and by other fee-earners, not just in your immediate team but throughout the whole department.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance