Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation 6 Years + PQE

AJ Chambers are working with a top tier growing law firm in Central London who are seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate, this is a exciting opportunity to provide strategic support, mentoring and technical guidance assisting in the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes both for domestic and international clients spread across many jurisdictions.
• Have experience of cross border litigation and conflict of laws issues
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Develop and grow the firm's Dispute Resolution practice.
• Work with senior and junior counsel, experts and be used to instructing lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and working with them.
• Have existing potential referral relationships and a demonstrable track record of generating new business opportunities.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and development of future team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple professional disciplines

Requirements

• 6-10+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience gained in magic circle or mid - tier firms
• Minimum 2.1 degree from recognised university
• Have established client contacts
• Knowledge and experience in resolving disputes by arbitration would be helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Civil Procedure Rules and technical expertise in civil litigation generally.
• Identifiable networks of referral opportunities and of foreign lawyers
• Demonstrable business development capability.
• Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset.
• Strong and genuine ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working
• 28 day's holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Bonuses
• Extra day off for Birthday
• Perkbox

Please Apply or contact Laura Chambers to find out more!