Overview

Senior Litigation Associate to join the Litigation and Investigations team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract to cover parental leave. The London team focuses on commercial and finance litigation and investigations, including regulatory and criminal matters, and operates at the pinnacle of the market.Our litigation practice handles the full range of commercial and financial disputes, including MandA, shareholder and joint venture disputes, contractual claims, civil fraud, competition litigation, derivatives and structured finance disputes, insolvency and restructuring litigation, class actions, insurance litigation, securities litigation and judicial reviews. We are at the vanguard of disputes driven by sustainability/ESG, data, cyber-security, fintech and digitalisation. Our litigators work in integrated teams with transactional and advisory colleagues to provide market expertise and robust case management.Role purpose

To support growth, we are hiring a senior associate (6+ PQE) who specialises in commercial disputes on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. The role involves acting for and advising corporates (public and private companies), financial institutions and individuals who are subject to the types of litigation we handle.Role and responsibilities

Advising clients on a range of commercial disputes in meetings, on the phone and in writingManaging disputes on a day-to-day basis, contributing to and implementing litigation strategy, supervising junior lawyers and other team members, liaising with counsel, experts and other stakeholders as necessaryPreparing clients for court proceedings and trialsSupporting transactional teams with deal-critical litigation inputParticipating in business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practiceUndertaking legal research and participating in team knowledge sharingKey requirements

Qualified lawyer with strong commercial litigation skills and experience (6+ PQE)Excellent client relationship skills and interpersonal skillsStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesDetail-focused and self-motivated approachFocus on business development and raising profile in this area of the marketWe are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition, please contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide adjustments as required.Our hybrid working approach seeks to combine the benefits of remote work with office presence. Our current policy requires office-based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e., three days per week for a full-time role).

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