Commercial Disputes Lawyer

MAP Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international law firm in London is seeking a Commercial Disputes Lawyer with 2–4 PQE to join its disputes practice. You will be involved in significant commercial disputes, working closely with senior lawyers and gaining substantial responsibility early in your career. The role focuses on high-value litigation with cross-border elements. Competitive remuneration and exposure to complex cases are offered, ideal for those looking to advance in a dynamic legal environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Strong litigation resources

Qualifications

• Circa 2-4 years post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Ability to strategize and draft key legal documents.
• Exposure to high-value, complex commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Work on significant commercial disputes before English High Court.
• Draft substantive pleadings and key court documents.
• Engage directly with clients and counsel in case strategies.

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Disputes Lawyer - London

A leading international law firm is looking to recruit a commercial litigation associate (circa 2–4 PQE) to join its London disputes practice. This is a strong opportunity for an associate seeking exposure to high-value, complex commercial litigation within a high-calibre, internationally integrated team.

The role will involve working on significant commercial disputes before the English High Court and appellate courts, often with a cross-border element. Matters typically include contractual and corporate disputes, shareholder and investment-related claims, contentious M&A and joint venture disputes, and other strategically important commercial litigation. Work is frequently coordinated with parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions, offering broad international exposure.

The London disputes team operates with a lean, partner-led structure, meaning associates are given meaningful responsibility at an early stage. The successful candidate can expect to be closely involved in case strategy, to draft substantive pleadings and key court documents, and to have direct exposure to clients and counsel, rather than working in large, heavily layered teams.

The firm offers the advantages of a top-tier international platform, including competitive remuneration, strong litigation resourc…