Commercial Disputes Lawyer

Law Absolute Limited; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK firm in London is seeking an ambitious Associate to join their top-tier Disputes team. The role involves handling various legal matters, offering practical advice, and working with a diverse client base. Ideal candidates will have at least 1-year PQE, excellent communication skills, and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• Qualified in England and Wales or common law jurisdiction.
• At least 1-year PQE in a recognised disputes practice.
• Self-starter with drive and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of disputes including civil fraud and professional negligence.
• Provide practical, clear legal advice to clients.

Skills

Communication

Practical advice

Motivation

Initiative

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

An excellent opportunity awaits an ambitious Associate to join the top-tier Disputes team of a UK firm based in London. The team handles a wide range of matters, including civil fraud, professional negligence, construction, insolvency, financial services, contractual, director, and shareholder disputes. They represent a diverse client base comprising companies, partnerships, LLPs, regulators, public bodies, individuals, charities, and social enterprises. The team's work spans commercial contracts, construction, shareholder and director issues, professional negligence, civil fraud, intellectual property, reputation management, and insurance disputes.

Experience required:

• Qualified in England and Wales, or in a common law jurisdiction, with experience working in the UK.
• At least 1-year PQE in a recognised disputes practice.
• Ability to provide practical, clear advice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• A self-starter with plenty of drive and initiative

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.