Commercial Litigation Associate (2 PQE)

Harbottle & Lewis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater London is looking for a lawyer with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of commercial disputes, provide strategic legal advice, and contribute to business development initiatives. This role requires strong drafting skills, the ability to liaise with clients and experts, and a proactive approach in a collaborative environment. A clear path for career progression is offered, along with a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive work environment

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• PQE level: 2 years minimum.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial disputes.
• Conduct legal research and give strategic advice.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with stakeholders throughout proceedings.
• Support senior members in large cases.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings.

Skills

Commercial litigation expertise

Legal research

Client service

Strong drafting skills

Business development

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

The firm

We are a dynamic, multifaceted law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to a creative and entrepreneurial client base. We partner with the big and the small, from cutting edge startups to global corporations, early-stage entrepreneurs to established industry leaders, and household names to private individuals and their family offices. We are renowned for our sector specialisms which we combine with expertise across all the traditional practice areas to provide our clients with tailored solutions that truly add value.

We offer a collegiate, vibrant and supportive environment, a clear path for career progression and a strong platform from which to learn and grow. We look for high performing, committed and innovative people who aren\'t afraid to push themselves to be the best they can be. We take an active role in helping our people be at the top of their game. We believe our people make us stand out and we empower them to meet their ambitions. We invest time in developing their skills and knowledge and run several development and training programmes throughout the year, as well as encouraging and supporting personal involvement in other areas of expertise.

The Commercial Litigation Group

Our Commercial Litigation Group works across a broad range of litigation for clients from various industries and sectors which include, media, technology, telecoms, private capital, property, financial advisory and investment, entertainment and retail.

The role

We are seeking a lawyer, 2 PQE, who is technically excellent with the ability to deliver advice in a pragmatic and commercial manner. The lawyer must have practical experience of working independently on smaller matters and being part of a team on larger matters. The role will involve working directly with partners and other lawyers in the Group.

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, company law disputes (including shareholder disputes), and \"fraud\" claims.
• Conducting legal research and providing clear, strategic advice to clients.
• Legal drafting of inter-partes correspondence, evidence, and interim applications.
• Liaising with counsel, experts, and other stakeholders throughout proceedings.
• Supporting senior team members on large-scale litigation and arbitration matters.
• Attending client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where appropriate.
• Take an active role and interest in marketing and business development within the firm and across all the\'s firms industries.

Qualifications and expectations

The ideal candidate should be capable of taking responsibility for tasks when appropriate while also following direction competently and efficiently. They must demonstrate the ability to think and act independently and pro-actively when required. Adaptability is key, as they will need to handle a wide variety of tasks depending on the nature of the matter or the size of the team, and they should be willing to engage with all aspects of a matter, from the early pre-action stage through to trial.

Additionally, confidence and sociability are essential when dealing directly with clients, as is the ability to deliver a high level of client service tailored to each client\'s specific priorities.