Associate - Litigation (US Law Firm)

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking a high-performing 5–6 PQE Associate to join its elite litigation and arbitration team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside top-ranked partners on complex disputes and provides a balanced associate-to-partner ratio with a clear progression path.

Benefits

Top-market salary

No billable hours target

Balanced associate-to-partner ratio

Qualifications

• 5-6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration.
• Experience with international arbitration and cross-border disputes is highly desirable.
• Confident, collaborative, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Chambers and Legal 500-ranked partners.
• Handle complex, high-value disputes involving global clients.
• Take ownership of significant matters with real client exposure.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

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Australian Legal Recruiter in London | Associate Director @ Taylor Root

A leading US law firm is seeking a high-performing 5–6 PQE Associate to join its elite London litigation and arbitration team. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside Chambers and Legal 500-ranked partners on complex, high-value disputes involving global clients across sectors such as private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology.

The team is led by highly regarded practitioners with deep experience in:

• Shareholder and JV disputes
• Fund and portfolio company litigation
• IP/IT and outsourcing disputes
• International arbitration under HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, UNCITRAL, and SIAC rules
• Defamation, restrictive covenants, and team move issues

The practice is particularly active in cross-border disputes and international arbitration, with a strong track record in the financial services, energy, defence, and technology sectors. The team regularly handles matters involving urgent injunctive relief, asset tracing, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies.

Why this role?

• Work closely with globally recognised partners in a lean, high-performing team
• Take ownership of significant matters with real client exposure
• Join a growing London office with a strong international platform
• Enjoy a top-market salary with no billable hours target
• Benefit from a balanced associate-to-partner ratio and clear progression path
• 5–6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration
• Strong academic background and excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Experience with international arbitration and cross-border disputes is highly desirable
• Confident, collaborative, and commercially minded

This is an expansion hire at a firm in growth mode—ideal for a mid-level associate looking to step up and take on meaningful responsibility in a high-calibre, international disputes practice.

Contact

For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root on [e-mail] or message directly via LinkedIn Messager.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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