Commercial Litigation Associate, 2-4 PQE

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Taylor Root Düsseldorf is assisting a prestigious City law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 2–4 PQE to join its highly regarded disputes team. The role involves advising corporates and financial institutions on complex litigation and arbitration matters with international dimension, across sectors such as financial services, energy and technology.

You will work with partners on high‑value, precedent‑setting cases, develop drafting and advocacy skills, and benefit from partner

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation from a top-tier firm.
• Strong legal and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing large-scale disputes and collaborating within a team.
• Proactive approach and ability to build client and colleague relationships.
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly regarded Commercial Litigation team handling sophisticated disputes across financial services, energy and technology.
• Advise major corporates and financial institutions on complex litigation and arbitration matters with international dimension.
• Contribute to high‑value, precedent‑setting cases and collaborate with partners on strategy.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Client relationships

Drafting and advocacy

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate, 2-4 PQE

About the Firm

This prestigious City law firm is widely recognised for its collaborative culture, high‑calibre work, and market‑leading practices. They are lauded for handling complex, high‑profile matters, offering associates excellent resources alongside a supportive and inclusive working environment.

The Role

You will join the firm’s highly regarded Commercial Litigation team, working on sophisticated disputes spanning sectors such as financial services, energy, and technology. The work involves advising major corporates and financial institutions on complex litigation and arbitration matters, often with an international dimension. The team regularly handles high-value, precedent-setting cases offering exposure to challenging and strategically significant work.

What They’re Looking For

• 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation from a top-tier firm
• Strong legal and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale disputes and collaborating effectively within a team
• A proactive approach and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Excellent drafting and advocacy skills

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a disputes team that is consistently ranked as a leader in the field. You will benefit from exposure to cutting‑edge litigation matters, genuine partner access, and structured development initiatives. The firm offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme designed to reward high performance, alongside a clear path for progression and a culture that prioritises work‑life balance.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.