Associate, Dispute Resolution

Appleby; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleby in the United Kingdom is seeking a legal professional with a strong background in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. The role will focus on a range of contentious commercial disputes, advising clients on high-risk transactions, and advocating at various hearings.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years post-qualification experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage complex legal matters with minimal supervision. The position offers opportunities to participate in marketing and training efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience in advocacy and trial preparation.
• Ability to handle complex matters with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and undertake a wide range of contentious commercial disputes.
• Advise clients on complex high risk transactions.
• Advocate for clients at mediation and tribunal hearings.
• Participate in marketing and training programmes.

Skills

Commercial litigation expertise

Regulatory navigation

Advocacy skills

E-Discovery Systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Job number: 1477 | Department: Dispute Resolution

Principal duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Review and undertake a wide range of contentious commercial disputes particularly including trust, company and insurance disputes
• Advise clients on complex high risk transactions
• Assist regulated clients navigate regulatory issues
• Lead or assist in drafting of precedent documentation for the department
• Advocate for clients at mediation hearings, tribunal hearings and court hearings
• Participate in the department’s marketing, education and training programmes
• Contribute to marketing efforts through writing articles for industry publications, speaking at conferences and attending overseas business development trips.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three years post qualification experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Advocacy and trial preparation experience
• Knowledge and experience with discovery, including e-Discovery Systems
• Ability to run complex and challenging matters with minimal supervision
• A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes