Commercial Disputes Associate

Errington Legal; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate in Commercial Disputes located in Cambridge with a hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) and be adept at advising clients on a range of commercial contract disputes. Responsibilities include preparing complex settlement agreements, working on litigation matters, and actively participating in business development. An interest in sports-related regulations is a plus. This position offers a diverse benefits package, including pension scheme and staff bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Staff bonuses

Income protection

Life assurance

Enhanced adoption, maternity, parental and paternity pay

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in commercial disputes.
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and arbitration rules such as ICC / CIA.
• Experience of sports-related regulations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial contract disputes including various areas.
• Prepare and negotiate high-value and complex settlement agreements.
• Work on litigation matters from pre-action through to trial.
• Play an active role in business development.

Skills

Building Construction

Logistics & Procurement

Account Management

Communication

Client Services

Education

Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules

1-4 years PQE

Tools

Jboss

Job description

Join a leading Commercial Disputes team within a major UK law firm

Associate – Commercial Disputes – Cambridge with hybrid working

Client

A top UK law firm with an ambitious collaborative culture that drives the business

Role

• Advise a wide range of clients on commercial contract disputes including sale of business, shareholder and boardroom partnership, and joint venture restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations, asset recovery and injunctions
• Prepare and negotiate high‑value and complex settlement agreements
• Work on litigation matters from pre‑action through to trial, alternative dispute resolution and mediation
• Play an active role in business development

You

• 1‑4 years PQE
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and associated arbitration rules such as ICC / CIA
• Experience of sports‑related regulations an advantage but not required

Benefits include

• Hybrid working
• Pension scheme
• Staff bonuses
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Enhanced adoption, maternity, parental and paternity pay

For further information and a confidential discussion please contact

We are an equal opportunities recruiter committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.

Key Skills

• Building Construction
• Logistics & Procurement
• Account Management
• Communication
• Client Services
• Jboss

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1