Commercial Litigation Associate
Are you a Commercial Litigation Associate seeking a new role that offers hybrid or remote working opportunities, private medical insurance, enhanced family leave plus so much more?
About the Firm:Our client is a leading Legal Top 200 Firm with over 150 years of history, consistently recognised for excellence and previously awarded Regional Law Firm of the Year. Highly rated by employees on Review Solicitors and Glassdoor, the firm combines expert legal advice with a people-centric approach. Committed to strong client relationships, ESG initiatives, and making a positive impact on the wider community, it is a dynamic and supportive place to build your career. The Commercial Litigation Associate Role:
The client is seeking an experienced Senior/Principal Associate to join their Dispute Resolution team, specialising in commercial litigation. The role offers the opportunity to manage a broad caseload of commercial disputes, assisting Partners with high-value and complex matters. Cases will include commercial contract disputes, restrictive covenant claims, IT contract disputes, sale of goods and supply of services disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, defamation claims, warranty and indemnity claims, IP disputes, and consumer claims. Work will span from pre-action advice through to proceedings in the County Court, High Court, and, where necessary, the Court of Appeal.
This is an ideal opportunity for a commercially minded and proactive litigator to develop their career, manage client relationships, supervise junior team members, and contribute to the growth and success of the Commercial Litigation sub-team. Commercial Litigation Associate Responsibilities:
- Provide clear, results-focused, and strategic advice to clients in line with legal principles and commercial objectives.
- Advise on and comply with relevant pre-action protocols.
- Draft documentation required for litigation proceedings.
- Liaise and build strong relationships with clients, counsel, and experts.
- Manage court proceedings and arbitration as necessary.
- Represent clients in settlement negotiations, including mediations.
- Conduct matters diligently, efficiently, and with excellent financial management.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Commercial Litigation Team and the wider Dispute Resolution Department.
- Supervise and develop junior team members through active mentoring and support.
- Engage with firm-wide initiatives and contribute to long-term client relationships.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of substantive law and procedural developments.
- Apply strategic, commercially focused thinking to all matters.
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Health insurance
- Group personal pension with professional advice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Health and well-being days
- Enhanced family leave
- Hybrid or remote working opportunities
- Discounted dental insurance and gym membership
In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003
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