Commercial Dispute Resolution Associate or Senior Associate Milton Keynes or Oxford

Milton Keynes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Team

Freeths national awardwinning Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) team comprises over 100 lawyers across 13 UK offices. Most recently the team successfully represented clients in the landmark Post Office litigation - one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal history led by our National Head James Hartley.

The CDR team is highly ranked in both Chambers and The Legal 500 for commercial disputes and professional negligence handling a broad range of domestic and international matters.

In the Milton Keynes office the team is headed by Simon Hobbs who is recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers (2026 Edition) as an expert in dispute resolution with experience spanning commercial litigation property disputes and insolvency.

In Oxford the team is jointly led by Caroline Watson and Will RichmondCoggan. Caroline is also ranked in The Legal 500 and Chambers (2026 Edition) and specialises in complex commercial disputes often with crossborder elements as well as professional negligence. Will focuses on data protection and privacy litigation including technology and media disputes.

There is an exceptional variety of work within the team offering the successful candidate significant exposure and development opportunities. The team is known for delivering resultsdriven commercially informed and pragmatic advice building longstanding relationships through a deep understanding of clients businesses and objectives.

Areas of Specialism:

International arbitration

Defamation and data protection

Energy and waste

Financial services

Insurance (claimant and defendant)

Corporate and commercial disputes involving shareholders partnerships and trusts

Major projects and transport

Public sector and healthcare

Professional negligence

Contentious insolvency and enforcement

Reputational management

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious proactive and selfmotivated solicitor with strong legal capability and excellent attention to detail. The successful candidate will quickly immerse themselves in a varied and engaging caseload. We are looking for someone who is adaptable organised enthusiastic and eager to learn with approximately 2 - 4 years PQE in commercial litigation.

In return we offer a competitive salary excellent benefits highquality training and clear career progression opportunities.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

The TeamFreeths national awardwinning Commercial Dispute Resolution (CDR) team comprises over 100 lawyers across 13 UK offices. Most recently the team successfully represented clients in the landmark Post Office litigation - one of the most significant miscarriages of justice in British legal histor...