Commercial Litigation Solicitor (Senior Associate) with 6+ years' PQE sought for L500 ranked department

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded commercial firm, with a reputation for high-impact work.

The firm are particularly well known for their litigation practice, routinely acting on high-value, multi-jurisdictional commercial, banking and financial disputes. L500 ranked across multiple practice areas, the firm regularly oppose magic circle, silver circle and leading US law firms.

The firm attracts high-calibre work and clients whilst maintaining a more approachable work life balance.

The Opportunity

Due to growth, the firm are looking to make a senior strategic hire into their commercial litigation team.

The team represent clients such as private equity funds, SMEs, listed household names, ultra-high net worth individuals and established investors. The role will expose you to a variety of disputes, including:

• Shareholder disputes
• Contract disputes
• Joint venture disputes
• Insolvency-related disputes
• IP disputes
• Asset recovery and protection

The team are experienced in taking cases through the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, as well as representing clients before a range of arbitral bodies, including the ICC and LCIA.

The successful candidate will work alongside several individually recognised lawyers, ranked by both L500 and Chambers.

Requirements

• 6 +years' PQE gained from a reputable commercial litigation team
• Proven track record handling complex, high-value commercial disputes. Exposure to cases with cross-jurisdictional elements beneficial but no essential
• Strong commercial awareness
• Interest in business development

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Collaborative team environment, with strong mentoring an professional development
• Exposure to high profile, multi-jurisdictional case

To be considered for this opportunity please apply or contact Sophie Cogger at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.