Junior Legal Counsel Disputes

We are looking for a commercially minded junior disputes lawyer to join our legal team and support a varied portfolio of UK and international disputes. The role covers commercial contract customer service payment IP and trade mark disputes from pre-action through litigation disclosure mediation and settlement. The successful candidate will own defined workstreams work closely with stakeholders and external counsel and embrace responsible use of AI in legal practice.

Key responsibilities 

• Support commercial disputes litigation mediation and settlements. 
• Draft legal advice correspondence litigation hold notices and counsel instructions. 
• Prepare chronologies evidence summaries and risk assessments. 
• Coordinate disclosure discovery and document preservation. 
• Support witness preparation and litigation management. 
• Manage deadlines reporting budgets and external counsel. 
• Maintain legal privilege and confidentiality. 
• Develop disputes playbooks and templates. 

AI and legal technology 

• Use approved AI tools to improve legal delivery. 
• Validate all AI outputs before use. 
• Understand confidentiality privilege and security risks. 
• Help develop AI-enabled legal workflows. 

Qualifications :

Essential experience 

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) ideally NQ2 PQE. 
• Training and/or experience at a specialist disputes/litigation firm. 
• Commercial litigation experience. 
• Excellent drafting research and organisational skills. 
• Practical experience using AI for legal work. 
• Willingness to attend the London office approximately one day each week. 

Desirable experience 

• Cross-border or US litigation. 
• Technology outsourcing IP or trade mark disputes. 
• Mediation and ADR. 
• E-disclosure platforms. 

Additional Information :

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package share plan company performance bonuses value-based recognition awards referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching global career opportunities non-linear career paths internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects rotations internal tech communities training certifications coaching online learning platforms subscriptions pass-it-on sessions workshops conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities hobby clubs and interest groups inclusion and diversity programmes events and celebrations.

At Endava were committed to creating an open inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe valued and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectivesbecause we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit skills qualifications and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time