Commercial Litigation Associate

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a UK-qualified commercial litigation lawyer with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience to join a market-leading disputes team in London. You will handle high-value, cross-border matters and work closely with international colleagues on sophisticated mandates for financial institutions and corporates.

This role offers top-tier remuneration, a progressive development path, and exposure to cutting-edge investigations and strategic advisory work in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience handling complex, high-value disputes with a cross-border component preferred.
• Strong academic background and training from a top-tier law firm.

Responsibilities

• Work on market-leading commercial litigation matters, including fraud and regulatory investigations.
• Provide strategic advisory support and robust drafting for high-value disputes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across international offices on cross-border mandates.

Skills

Cross-border disputes

Drafting skills

Client relationship experience

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

UK-qualified lawyer with 2-5 years PQE in commercial litigation

Job description

This leading international law firm is widely recognised for handling complex, high-profile disputes for a world-class client base. With an extensive global network, the firm is particularly renowned for managing sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional mandates for financial institutions, corporates, and government entities. Their commitment to excellence and depth of expertise ensures outstanding career development opportunities for ambitious lawyers.

The Role

You will join a market-leading commercial litigation team working on significant, high-value disputes that often span multiple jurisdictions. The practice covers a full spectrum of commercial disputes, including fraud, regulatory investigations, and strategic advisory work for global clients. This position offers exposure to some of the most challenging and high-profile matters in the legal market, as well as the chance to collaborate with exceptional colleagues across international offices.

What They’re Looking For

• UK-qualified lawyer with 2-5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-value disputes, ideally with a cross-border component
• Excellent academic background and training from a top-tier law firm
• Strong technical drafting skills, commercial awareness, and client relationship experience
• Team player with the capability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Apply?

This role offers top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, and the opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile and intellectually demanding cases in the legal industry. The firm provides a supportive and ambitious environment where you can advance your career at the very highest level of the market.

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