Associate (2-3PQE) - Reputation Protection

Mishcon de Reya LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mishcon de Reya LLP is seeking a Managing Associate (6+ PQE) to join their Reputation Protection team in London. The role involves advising high-profile clients on media and communication law, including defamation, privacy, harassment, and data protection, often in high-pressure crisis scenarios.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of six years PQE, be trained and qualified at a leading law firm, and possess proven experience in media litigation, reputation protection, or commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years PQE.
• Trained and qualified at a leading law firm.
• Proven experience in media litigation, reputation protection, or commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Managing pre-action engagement, litigation, and emergency injunction applications.
• Media crisis management and responding to urgent media enquiries.
• Preparing and submitting complaints to regulators (IPSO, Ofcom, ASA, ICO).
• Supervising junior fee earners and contributing to business development.
• Providing out-of-hours/weekend support as part of an on-call rota.

Skills

Media litigation experience

Reputation protection

Commercial litigation

Education

Qualified at a leading law firm

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

6+ years PQE; trained and qualified with a leading law firm; experience in media litigation, reputation protection, or commercial litigation.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Role Overview

Mishcon de Reya LLP is seeking a Managing Associate (6+ PQE) to join their Reputation Protection team in London. This role involves advising high-profile clients, corporations, and families on media and communication law, including defamation, privacy, harassment, and data protection, often within high-pressure crisis scenarios.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum 6 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Trained and qualified at a leading law firm.
• Proven experience in media litigation, reputation protection, or commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background and excellent technical legal skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Managing pre-action engagement, litigation, and emergency injunction applications.
• Media crisis management and responding to urgent media enquiries.
• Preparing and submitting complaints to regulators (IPSO, Ofcom, ASA, ICO).
• Supervising junior fee earners and contributing to business development.
• Providing out-of-hours/weekend support as part of an on-call rota.

Stipend & Compensation

Not Specified.