Commercial Litigation Associate
LONDON – £95,000 - £105,000
Our client, a Top 100 national firm, is seeking an experienced and motivated solicitor with 3-6 years PQE to join their well-established Commercial Litigation Group. This dynamic team handles a broad spectrum of litigation for clients across diverse industries, including media, technology, telecoms, private capital, property, financial advisory and investment, entertainment, and retail.The firm is committed to employee wellbeing, offering achievable billable targets, massages and wellness sessions, flexible working hours, and fantastic social events.
In this role, you will handle a broad range of contentious matters, including court cases, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Strong drafting and negotiating skills are essential, with experience in court and trial work being highly advantageous. You will also contribute to the firm’s growth by actively participating in marketing and business development initiatives, helping to strengthen their presence across various sectors.
Candidate Profile:
- 3-6 years PQE with strong academic credentials.
- A proven track record of working on a broad range of contentious matters across sectors including media, technology, telecoms, private capital, property, financial advisory and investment, entertainment, and retail.
- Strong drafting and negotiating abilities are crucial. You should be confident in managing tasks independently under pressure, while also being comfortable working within a team. The ability to adapt to a wide variety of tasks and contribute to larger cases is essential.
- Proactive, confident, and sociable, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
If you are a technically excellent lawyer with a passion for litigation and a desire to advance your career within a dynamic and forward-thinking team, we encourage you to reach out to dalton@douglas-scott.co.uk / 07441473265
Dalton joins Douglas Scott as a Recruitment Consultant with a focus on the American market, , his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing job search processes, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. He also stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve his clients and candidates.
After securing a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott.
In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s finest public houses and eateries and going to watch the Erik’s Mighty Reds at the weekend.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Commercial Litigation
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £95,000 - £105,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: LONDON
- Reference: 9526951
