Associate - Commercial Litigation

Job Title: Commercial Litigation Associate

Ready to take your career to the next level

Were one of the UKs most forwardthinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

* We are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not currently accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate
• Team: Commercial Litigation
• Location: Hybrid working from Exeter Bristol Plymouth or Southampton
• Working Pattern: Fulltime/Parttime/Flexible
• Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity to work with householdname clients as part of an ambitious team.

What youll do

In this role you will:

• Develop a broad and interesting caseload including commercial contractual disputes shareholder and corporate disputes matters for private equity owned portfolio companies and some exposure to media and reputation management work with the objective of having a more focused practice as you progress
• Be advising clients of varying size and complexity and working with inhouse legal teams acting for clients in both claimant and defendant roles
• Focus on your client relationship building skills from the outset ensuring you have plenty of opportunity to spend time getting know our clients
• If youre enthusiastic about business development both for the team and the firm more widely we will actively support and encourage you to engage in profile building and networking activities from the outset

What were looking for

Were seeking someone who thrives in a fastpaced clientfocused environment and brings:

• Experience of working on a variety of commercial litigation matters in a similar or larger sized firm you may be a Solicitor or Associate looking for the next step in your career seeking to work with larger and more complex clients
• You will be used to working with larger companies on commercial litigation matters and have a good awareness of the kinds of issues which can arise with particular aptitude for analysing complex legal matters and giving direct outcomesfocussed advice in plain English.
• Youll share our passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performancelinked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package please clickhere

Ready to apply

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  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
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  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.

Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.