Associate in Commercial Dispute Resolution – Irwin Mitchell

Sussex Law Society; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Strong wellbeing and benefits offering

Job summary

Sussex Law Society is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with over 3 years of post-qualification experience to join their Brighton office's nationally recognized Commercial Dispute Resolution team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong commercial litigator to manage complex disputes autonomously while contributing to business development in a supportive and collaborative environment. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and a focus on wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Ability to manage cases with increasing autonomy.
• Ambition to develop within a leading disputes practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad mix of high-value, complex disputes.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to business development.
• Handle urgent and reputation-sensitive cases.

Skills

Strong commercial litigation skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Client-focused mindset

Job description

Description

Irwin Mitchell’s Brighton / Gatwick office is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (3+ PQE) to join its nationally recognised Commercial Dispute Resolution team.

• Work: Exposure to a broad mix of high-value, complex disputes, including contract, shareholder, partnership and professional negligence matters, with opportunities to handle urgent and reputation-sensitive cases.
• Role: Manage cases with growing autonomy, work directly with clients, and contribute to business development within a collaborative national team.
• Candidate: Strong commercial litigator with excellent drafting and analytical skills, a client-focused mindset, and ambition to develop within a leading disputes practice.
• Why join: Inclusive, supportive culture with high-quality work, early responsibility, flexible/hybrid working, and strong wellbeing and benefits offering.

An excellent opportunity for a mid-level disputes lawyer seeking top-tier work within a progressive national firm.