15 Oct
JMC Legal Recruitment
City of London
Job description
Associate - Commercial Litigation
BBBH52453 1716191043
This Top 30 International Law Firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, 2-5 years PQE, to work within their market-leading City of London practice.
You will work within a Legal 500 ranked department, within a team recognised for its strategic importance and will be given a great deal of responsibility within a growing practice.
This firm have made a number of key hires to strengthen their international growth to which you will be exposed to a vast array of domestic and international opportunity.
The Firm
This firm is headquartered in London with over 10 offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East. With a large international presence ,
this firm has forged close ties across Asia-Pacific, Singapore and the PRC.
The diverse mix of expertise and culture has resulted in a number of strong departments, in particular, Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate, Finance, Employment, Marine and International trade and Real Estate.
With a wide range of listed and Private Companies, Institutions and Individuals, you will find the overriding ethos of the firm is quality;
however, they pride themselves on their individuality, teamwork, commitment and straight-talking approach . Technology and Innovation plays a key part within this firm, but importantly the people are integral to this firm's growth.
They have attracted and secured some of the best legal talents over the past 5 years from other Top 50 firms and US practices.
As well as this they have one of the highest internal promotion structures with many of the Partners coming through their own ranks.
Investing in Technology and their people have allowed them to win multiple Chambers and Legal 500 awards as well as Employment, Diversity and Culture awards.
A key benefit of joining this Top 30 practice is you will be exposed to a large amount of international work . With over 25% of their staff based outside the UK you will receive plenty of opportunities overseas, in particular, a large amount of their associates benefits from International Secondments .
In an ever-changing and growing market, this firm has the brand not only domestically but internationally to really drive your career forward.
The Role
The highly regarded litigation practice advises on the full range of corporate and commercial disputes. They represent clients in High Court litigation, international and domestic arbitration,
manage proceedings in other jurisdictions, and co-ordinate proceedings in more than one jurisdiction.
They advise and assist clients on ADR, including mediation
They have a track record for advising clients on their most complex and difficult disputes and have over the years acted on many of the largest cases before the English Courts.
- Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to : Clear and concise preparation and drafting of documentation;
- Conducting legal research using internal and external knowledge management resources; Working with partners and other colleagues to provide advice and assistance to clients;
Liaising directly with client and building excellent working relationships with clients and peers.
Requirements
- You will be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor, 2-5 years PQE, with experience dealing with international arbitration matters preferable.
- Good organisational skills.
- Enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
- Excellent client relationship skills and experience in business development.
What's on offer?
- Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
- A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
- Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.
- Extensive business development support and training giving you the chance to develop client relationships from early in your career.
▶️ Associate - Commercial Litigation
🖊️ JMC Legal Recruitment
📍 City of London