Commercial Litigation and Sanctions Paralegal

Eldwick Law; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eldwick Law in the City of London is seeking a Paralegal for Commercial Litigation and Sanctions. You will work directly with a Partner specializing in international disputes, alongside a small team of junior paralegals, gaining hands-on experience in high-value litigation and regulatory matters.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Central London, with a focus on developing ownership of complex tasks and contributing to cross-border disputes.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with LLB, GDL or SQE qualifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Foreign language skills, particularly Russian, are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work directly with a Partner specialising in international disputes and sanctions, alongside a small team of junior paralegals.
• Opportunity to gain substantial hands-on experience in complex High Court litigation, international arbitration and regulatory sanctions matters.
• Given the size and structure of our team, you will be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and encouraged to take ownership of your work from an early stage.
• We are looking for candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, sound judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for contentious legal work.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Independent work

Russian language (advantage)

Education

LLB / GDL / SQE qualifications

Job description

Paralegal - Commercial Litigation and Sanctions

Eldwick Law | City of London | Full-time | Office-based

Eldwick Law is a boutique law firm based in the City of London, specialising in complex commercial litigation, international arbitration and regulatory sanctions.

Our practice is predominantly cross-border, representing financial institutions, multinational corporations, state entities, founder-led businesses and private individuals. We regularly act in high-value, complex disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will work directly with a Partner specialising in international disputes and sanctions, alongside a small team of junior paralegals.

This is an opportunity to gain substantial, hands‑on experience in complex High Court litigation, international arbitration and regulatory sanctions matters. Given the size and structure of our team, the successful candidate will be entrusted with meaningful responsibilities and encouraged to take ownership of their work from an early stage.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, initiative, sound judgement and a genuine enthusiasm for contentious legal work.

This is a full‑time, office‑based position in Central London. Applicants must live within a reasonable commuting distance.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic background, with an LLB, GDL or relevant SQE qualifications.
• Previous experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Foreign language skills, particularly Russian, are advantageous but not essential.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work on sophisticated international disputes and sanctions matters, with direct exposure to a Partner and clients, in a specialist practice where junior team members are encouraged to develop quickly and make a meaningful contribution.