Associate/Managing Associate – Finance Disputes

Addleshaw Goddard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Edinburgh is seeking an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join their Finance Disputes team. This role involves handling complex finance litigation and fraud-related disputes while advising high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial litigation with a proven track record in contentious matters. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-value cases in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Opportunities for growth and collaboration

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial litigation and finance disputes required.
• Proven track record of acting for financial institutions is essential.
• Experience in fraud-related disputes and injunctions necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act on complex finance litigation in various courts.
• Handle fraud-related disputes and manage large-scale debt recovery portfolios.
• Advise clients on risk and resolution strategies.

Skills

Strong experience in commercial litigation

Experience in finance disputes

Ability to manage complex cases

Consultative approach

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join our highly regarded Finance Disputes team based in Manchester. The team is recognised for handling high-profile, complex disputes and delivering exceptional results for leading financial institutions, asset-based lenders, and insolvency practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-value cases, including multi-million-pound fraud claims, cross-border disputes, and urgent injunctions, while supporting the continued growth of our practice.

What You'll Do

• Act on complex finance litigation in the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
• Handle fraud-related disputes, including “fresh air” invoicing, sales out of trust, and dishonest assistance claims.
• Manage large-scale debt recovery portfolios for leading banks and commercial finance providers.
• Advise on and resolve disputes at the pre-action stage, often avoiding litigation.
• Handle insolvency-related disputes, including actions against guarantors and indemnifiers, and defended proceedings.
• Advise on urgent injunctions, delivery-up orders, and cross-border enforcement and asset recovery.
• Support clients on regulatory and reputational issues, including FCA, FSCS, FOS, and data protection disputes.

Who We're Looking For

• A qualified lawyer with strong experience in commercial litigation and finance disputes.
• Proven track record of acting for financial institutions, lenders, or commercial clients in contentious matters.
• Experience of fraud-related disputes, injunctions, or cross-border enforcement.
• A consultative and commercial approach, with confidence in advising clients on risk, strategy, and resolution.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload, balancing high-value complex cases with fast-paced recoveries work.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!