Associate - Commercial Disputes

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DAC Beachcroft LLP in London (Woolgate) is seeking an Associate to join the Commercial Disputes team on a permanent basis. The role offers exposure to a broad range of high-stakes litigation, arbitration and regulatory work, with international elements.

You will manage cases, draft pleadings, assist partners, and contribute to business development while developing cross-border experience and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE in commercial disputes.
• Strong academic background with a 2:1 degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder and professional negligence claims.
• Managing case files and assisting partners with litigation, arbitration and regulatory work.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and client communications.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Cooperating with clients, counsel, experts and stakeholders for efficient case management.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills

Commercial disputes

Cross-border work

Education

2:1 degree

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Associate - Commercial Disputes

Department: Global London - Commercial Disputes

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London - Woolgate

Description

Our Commercial Disputes team in London is recognised for handling a broad range of high-stakes work, giving associates the autonomy and variety of experience they need to develop as lawyers. Our Commercial Disputes practice covers litigation, arbitration and contentious regulatory work, and given matters may require all of this expertise.

Our work includes contractual disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims, shareholder disputes, transactional liability, professional negligence, financial services disputes, investigations, professional discipline work and technology disputes (including particular expertise in crypto). Many of these matters have an international dimension, and we have a well-regarded international arbitration practice within our wider commercial disputes team.

Candidates would be encouraged to work across all of the team's specialisms, and with different partners. Our lawyers are also encouraged and supported to engage in business development from the day they join.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder, professional negligence, fraud, and insolvency-related claims.
• Managing case files and assisting partners with all aspects of litigation, arbitration, contentious regulatory work and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and reports for clients.
• Conducting legal research and analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
• Working closely with clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective case management.
• Contributing to thought leadership and business development activities.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor with 3-6 years’ PQE in commercial disputes.
• Strong academic background (2:1 degree or equivalent) from a leading university.
• Demonstrable experience in managing complex commercial disputes, ideally including cross-border elements.
• Excellent technical knowledge of the litigation process.
• Commercially focused approach to problem solving.
• Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.