Commercial Litigation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate for a West End role, focusing on a broad spectrum of commercial disputes with an emphasis on banking litigation and insolvency-related matters. This Legal 500 ranked firm offers a supportive, collegiate culture with strong leadership and opportunities for growth.

The role requires 1–3 PQE with England & Wales experience. You will work alongside senior lawyers on high-quality matters for renowned clients, balancing independence

Qualifications

• 1–3 PQE in England & Wales required.
• Strong experience in a contentious commercial caseload; banking litigation is advantageous.
• Insolvency-related disputes or corporate recovery experience beneficial.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and case management skills.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial disputes, with emphasis on banking litigation and corporate recovery.
• Provide commercially focused advice and manage files with autonomy.
• Draft pleadings, negotiate settlements and liaise with clients.
• Work closely with partners on complex disputes and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Banking litigation

Client management

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate | 1–3 PQE | West End | Legal 500 ranked firm

If you are a Commercial Litigator with banking experience, this is an excellent chance to work at a firm with one of the best names in the West End. They are a Legal 500 law firm, and due to continued growth, a new vacancy has arisen for a Commercial Litigation Associate 1–3 PQE to join them.

The Firm

This firm has one of the most well-respected names across London. They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of the quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires and an influx of work.

They have attracted many lawyers from top firms in London who are looking for a more collegiate, friendly culture where staff can make more of an impact and feel valued. You will also find there is much more in the way of flexibility and work-life balance than at larger City firms. They act for an array of companies, including names such as John Lewis, Arcadia and Vodafone.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape. They have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software that allows staff to save days of work. This firm is one of the only SME-sized law firms using it, while larger names have been using similar technology for several years.

It is this approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge.

As well as having such an innovative approach, they are home to one of the friendliest commercial litigation teams out there. The culture throughout the firm is all about collaboration and support, where it is needed, making it a brilliant place to work.

The Role

This Legal 500 firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join its professional and friendly team in the West End, working alongside highly experienced lawyers on a broad spectrum of commercial disputes.

The role will cover a broad range of commercial litigation and insolvency-related disputes, with particular emphasis on banking litigation and corporate recovery matters. You will be involved in matters including:

• Banking and lender-side litigation
• Fraud, breach of contract and professional negligence claims
• Corporate and shareholder disputes
• Contentious insolvency and corporate recovery
• Mortgage possession proceedings and loan recoveries
• Fixed charge receiver appointments and security enforcement
• Borrower negotiations and restructuring options

You will work closely with clients throughout the lifecycle of a dispute, providing commercially focused advice and taking responsibility for matters with a good level of autonomy. There will be plenty of opportunity to develop your experience across general commercial litigation while building particular expertise in banking and recovery work.

The team is professional, friendly and supportive, with strong business-generating partners and a growing caseload.

The role would suit a solicitor who enjoys varied commercial disputes work, alongside an interest or existing experience in banking litigation and insolvency.

Requirements

• You will be a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 1–3 PQE (England & Wales).
• Strong experience in a contentious commercial caseload, with banking litigation experience particularly advantageous.
• Experience of insolvency-related disputes or corporate recovery work would be beneficial.
• A good working knowledge of the Law of Property Act 1925, Insolvency Act 1986 and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and case management skills.
• The ability to manage matters autonomously and provide commercially focused advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships.
• Salary is highly competitive, with excellent benefits and a generous bonus structure to boost your earnings.

As such, this is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a dynamic Legal 500 firm in the West End, gaining broad commercial disputes experience alongside particular exposure to banking litigation and corporate recovery work.