Commercial Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate (2–5 PQE) in London for a growing, respected disputes team. You will manage your own caseload, work with Partners, and develop your career in a supportive environment.

The firm is a top 60 ranked full-service practice with offices across the UK. You will handle a broad range of disputes, draft pleadings, advise clients, and participate in business development for high-value matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years' PQE in commercial disputes.
• Experience handling company, commercial and contractual disputes, including County Court and High Court litigation.
• Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules and court procedures; excellent drafting and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of commercial disputes from inception to resolution.
• Advising clients on corporate, commercial and contractual disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements and other litigation documents.
• Maintaining regular client contact and providing clear, commercially focused advice.
• Working with Partners and senior colleagues on complex and high-value matters.
• Managing time recording, billing and costs recovery.
• Identifying opportunities for business development and contributing to the team's growth.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Client relationships

Drafting & negotiation

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate (2–5 PQE) | London | Top 60 Ranked Law Firm

Are you a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 2–5 years' PQE looking to join a growing, highly regarded disputes team where you can take ownership of your own caseload, work closely with experienced Partners and develop your career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning, full-service law firm with an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice and achieving positive outcomes for its clients. With continued growth within the Commercial Litigation team, this is an exciting time to become part of the practice.

The Firm:

This award-winning, full-service law firm is recognised across a broad range of practice areas, with an established reputation for providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice. The firm is recognised by leading legal directories, including The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and has built a strong reputation for its entrepreneurial approach and commitment to client service.

With offices across the UK, the firm advises a diverse client base, including businesses, organisations and individuals, on a wide range of complex legal matters. Its approach is centred around building long-standing client relationships, understanding commercial objectives and delivering practical solutions.

The firm places considerable importance on its people, fostering a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to take responsibility, develop their expertise and contribute to the continued success of the business.

The Team:

The Commercial Litigation team advises on a broad range of high-value and complex commercial disputes, acting for clients across a variety of industries and sectors.

The practice handles a diverse caseload encompassing corporate and contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, professional negligence, fraud and injunctions. The team is recognised for its commercially focused approach, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and achieve effective, cost-efficient resolutions.

You will be joining an established and growing London team, working closely with a Partner, Senior Associate and Solicitor within the London team, while benefiting from the expertise and resources of the firm's wider national Commercial Litigation practice.

The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2–5 years' PQE to join a growing London team. You will manage your own caseload of commercial disputes, whilst supporting Partners and senior colleagues on more complex litigation matters.

The role will provide a good balance of independent responsibility, direct client contact and exposure to a varied range of contentious work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of commercial disputes and progressing matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advising clients on a range of corporate, commercial and contractual disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence and other litigation documentation.
• Maintaining regular client contact and providing clear, commercially focused advice.
• Working alongside Partners and senior colleagues on complex and high-value litigation matters.
• Managing time recording, billing and the recovery of costs and disbursements.
• Identifying opportunities for business development, building client relationships and contributing to the team's continued growth.

With the continued development of the London practice, you will have the opportunity to make a visible contribution to the team's success, develop your own client relationships and become increasingly involved in business development and profile-raising activities.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with 2–5 years' PQE, ideally gained within a well-regarded commercial litigation practice or disputes boutique. Exceptional candidates outside this range will also be considered.
• Experience handling company, commercial and contractual disputes, including County Court and High Court litigation.
• Strong knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, relevant legal principles and court procedures.
• Excellent drafting, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to produce clear and commercially focused advice.
• Strong technical ability, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise competing deadlines and take ownership of matters.
• A collaborative and personable approach, with the confidence to develop trusted client relationships.
• An interest in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
• A good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

The Commercial Litigation Associate role represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-regarded practice within an award-winning full-service law firm. Offering a varied caseload, close Partner exposure, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop your own client relationships, this is an attractive next step for a commercially minded litigator looking to progress their career within a supportive and ambitious team.