Commercial Litigation Associate
London
35 years PQE
About Us
Clients have relied on us since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada Europe and Asia we provide an integrated dedicated approach to our clients legal and business needs. Our diverse client base includes more than onethird of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
Banking and Financial Institutions
Development and Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Food Beverage & Agribusiness
Healthcare
Technology
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. We have received external recognition for our welcoming workplace including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and FlexTime Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Top 100 AdoptionFriendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
About the role
We are seeking a 3 to 5 year PQE (or equivalent) disputes associate to join the Trial Department in our London office. This associate will have the opportunity to work in all phases of business litigation from pleading through trial and appeal. This position would involve significant responsibility over pending cases and incourt experience. Specifically this associate will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters:
disclosure
drafting statements of case
witness proofing
research legal analysis and advisory work
trial preparation
Requirements
Three to five years of postqualification commercial litigation experience
Admission as a solicitor in England and Wales; or ability to practice in England and Wales without the need for sponsorship
Excellent research and writing skills
Strong academic performance
Benefits
We offer opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment competitive salary and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for samesex and oppositesex domestic partners); 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave plus an additional 68 weeks of paid shortterm disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; backup child care program; education and college advising programs; wellbeing programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
We value the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion ancestry sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity affectional preference disability age marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance military or veteran status or any other legallyprotected status.
- Three to five years of post-qualification commercial litigation experience - Admission as a solicitor in England and Wales; or ability to practice in England and Wales without the need for sponsorship - Excellent research and writing skills - Strong academic performance