Commercial Litigation Associate

Pathway Careers Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Legal, a boutique commercial law firm in Belfast city centre, is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate to work closely with a Partner and Legal Director on high-value disputes.

The role offers exposure to complex matters and a path to greater responsibility within the practice, with emphasis on analytical drafting, client relationships and professional development in an office-based environment.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with commercial litigation experience.
• Keen to develop expertise within a boutique firm.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners on high-value commercial litigation matters.
• Assist with case strategy, drafting and client communications.
• Develop expertise within a specialist practice focused on disputes.
• Contribute to maintaining client relationships and case management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Drafting

Communication

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Belfast City Centre | Office-based

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with a boutique commercial law firm in Belfast city centre to recruit a Commercial Litigation Associate.

The firm handles high-value, complex commercial litigation of the kind typically undertaken by larger commercial firms in Belfast and Dublin. This opportunity offers close involvement in substantial disputes, alongside scope to grow into a more senior role within the practice.

The Role

You will work closely with a Partner and Legal Director, supporting them on high-value and complex commercial litigation matters.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist practice whose wider work includes corporate and commercial transactions, business acquisitions and restructuring.

The Person

This opportunity would suit a solicitor with relevant commercial litigation experience who is keen to develop their expertise and progress within a boutique firm.

You will bring:

• Strong analytical, drafting and communication skills.
• A careful and organised approach to complex legal matters.
• The ability to work closely with senior colleagues and build effective client relationships.
• An interest in taking on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

The Opportunity

• Exposure to high-value, complex commercial disputes.
• Close working relationship with a Partner and Legal Director.
• Scope to progress into a more senior role within the firm.
• Belfast city centre location.

The position is office-based. Further details about the package and benefits will be discussed with suitable candidates at an initial interview.

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