COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE

SA Law LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Law LLP is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Commercial Litigation. The role is full-time and hybrid, based in St Albans with homeworking.

You will advise on a broad range of commercial disputes for businesses and individuals, taking ownership from instruction to resolution, drafting pleadings, conducting research, and representing clients in negotiations and mediations. You will work across teams, develop client relationships, and participate in business development to raise the

Qualifications

• Ambitious litigation lawyer with 4–5 years PQE preferred.
• Desire for greater responsibility and client exposure.
• Strong technical, analytical and commercial understanding.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial disputes.
• Take ownership from instruction to settlement or trial.
• Draft and review pleadings and statements.
• Conduct legal research and provide commercial advice.
• Represent clients in mediations and disputes across sectors.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client exposure

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Business development

Job description

Full-time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE – COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Full-time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

Looking for your next challenge?

Are you ready for a role that offers autonomy, meaningful work and genuine career progression?

This is your opportunity to join a firm where you can build strong client relationships, take ownership of matters and develop your career in a supportive and ambitious team.

ABOUT SA LAW

We are the law firm for people who believe life’s what you make it. Whether they are growing a business, protecting their interests, resolving disputes or planning for the future, we give our clients the legal clarity, confidence and commercial edge to shape their future on their terms.

Explore what’s possible with SA Law.

What you’ll do

Advise clients on a broad range of commercial disputes, acting for businesses, business owners and individuals across a variety of sectors.

Manage a diverse caseload including:

• Shareholder and partnership disputes
• Professional negligence claims
• Debt recovery and enforcement matters
• Injunctive relief applications
• Commercial property-related disputes
• Business and commercial litigation matters

Take ownership of matters from initial instruction through to settlement or trial, maintaining excellent client service throughout.

Draft and review pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements and other litigation documents.

Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice.

Represent clients in mediations, settlement discussions and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm’s Corporate, Commercial Property, Employment and Private Wealth teams to deliver joined-up advice.

Contribute to business development initiatives, networking activities and marketing opportunities to further strengthen the team’s profile in the market.

About you

You are an ambitious litigation lawyer (ideally 4 – 5 years post-qualification experience), looking for:

• A step up from your current firm, with greater responsibility and client exposure
• A high-quality and supportive environment where you can continue to develop your technical expertise and commercial understanding.
• A role where your contribution is recognised and where you can build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience advising on a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing matters with an appropriate level of supervision.
• A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach to dispute resolution.
• Strong organisational and case management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence dealing direct with clients, counsel, experts and other professionals.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to the continued success of the team and wider firm.
• Business development skills and a desire to help grow client relationships and referral networks.
• Clear expectations and open communication, so you know where you stand.
• Meaningful work with ambitious businesses and individuals.
• A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
• Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

Additional information

At SA Law, we’re a firm built around people. We believe everyone does their best work when they feel supported, included, and able to be themselves. Creating a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed isn’t just the right thing to do, it leads to better conversations, stronger ideas, and better outcomes for our clients.

We value difference and treat each other with respect. Our culture is open and supportive, giving people the opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. When our people thrive, so does the work we do.

We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at [e-mail] .

Explore what’s possible with us – take the next step in your legal career.

Kelly
Pike Head of Human Resources
Principal Associate