Commercial Litigation - Associate

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious commercial litigator to join their growing team in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high-profile cases, providing strategic advice and handling complex disputes. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive team environment, you will gain valuable exposure to significant clients and cases. The firm promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, ensuring you have the tools and support needed to thrive. If you are driven and eager to make an impact in commercial dispute resolution, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution)

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Travel allowance or parking reimbursement

Interest-free loan for travel

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cashback scheme

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE in commercial litigation, ideally from a City firm.
• Strong experience in commercial contract disputes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex High Court litigation and international arbitration.
• Provide strategic advice on claims avoidance and risk management.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Contract Disputes

Business Development

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Ability

Client Service

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for an ambitious and talented commercial litigator to join our busy and growing commercial litigation team. This new position is ideal for someone with around 3-6 years PQE (although we may consider those with more or less PQE in exceptional circumstances), gained in a City firm or leading national or regional practice.

We are based in Guildford, although we currently offer flexible hybrid working with most people choosing to spend on average 2-3 days per week in the office.

Although we are advertising this role as a full-time role, we would also consider this as a part-time role.

The Commercial Litigation Team

There are currently 5 partners and 9 other lawyers in the team. We are one of the largest contentious law practices in the South East outside London and are rated in the top tiers of Chambers and Legal 500 and as a National Leading Practice in Chambers.

We handle a wide range of contentious work for a variety of clients, from individuals and owner-managed businesses to household name PLCs. A large proportion of our work is international in nature, involving close collaboration with law firms in other jurisdictions. As well as handling complex High Court litigation and international arbitration, we provide strategic advice on claims avoidance and risk management.

We are committed to investing in our team and have several solicitor advocates within the team as well as members of CiArb and qualified mediators. First-class support and learning and development opportunities are provided, and early responsibility is offered. The successful candidate will often work on cases directly with a partner and take responsibility for progressing cases, as well as working as part of a larger team.

Elizabeth Butler, associate, comments: "I joined S&B in 2020, having trained and qualified at a regional law firm, and from the outset, I've been involved in great quality, interesting work spanning a range of different industries. As a commercial litigation associate at S&B, you're given plenty of direct client contact, and there's a real emphasis on learning and development and equipping you with the tools you need to thrive. The team itself is incredibly supportive and encouraging, and the culture of the firm is inclusive, with an emphasis on bringing everyone together through regular department and firm-wide socials."

Teja Pisk, senior associate, comments: "I joined Stevens & Bolton in 2018, having trained and qualified at a City firm, and have, quite frankly, never looked back. I have excellent exposure to a wide variety of stimulating cases and great levels of responsibility. The team as a whole is incredibly supportive, encouraging, and friendly, which makes for a fantastic working environment where everyone is given the opportunity to thrive. The firm-wide culture is genuinely inclusive, with a real sense of togetherness."

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking for someone with drive and enthusiasm for a broad diet of commercial dispute resolution work. Strong experience of commercial contract disputes will be a definite advantage, as will an appetite for business development. The successful candidate is likely to:

• Be a strong team player with good interpersonal skills;
• Have good academics and high-quality experience, typically with a City or leading national/regional practice;
• Possess the ability to communicate concisely and confidently;
• Have excellent technical ability, drafting skills, and attention to detail;
• Be highly motivated and reliable;
• Be able to work both independently, running appropriate cases with minimal supervision, and as part of a large team;
• Demonstrate commercial awareness;
• Be confident and personable when interacting directly with clients and provide a high level of client service; and
• Be willing to take an active role and interest in business development within both the team and across the wider firm.

The Opportunity

• Competitive base salary
• Pensions Scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Receive either the sum of £750 per annum as a travel allowance or reimbursement of car parking expenses via a pay-as-you-go card at a local car park (likely to be Farnham Road car park)
• Travel option to apply for an interest-free loan for a season ticket or parking permit
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay (after sufficient service)
• Cashback scheme
• Comprehensive flexible benefits package including:
• Critical illness insurance
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Dental insurance
• Cycle to work schemes
• Taste card
• Fun pass
• Give as you earn
• Discounted gym memberships and shopping
• Profit share and discretionary bonus schemes