Commercial Litigation Managing Associate

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

Hybrid working

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a Managing Associate for the Commercial & Corporate Litigation team in London. The role targets candidates with substantial PQE from leading litigation practices, offering exposure to high-profile, cross-border disputes and opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

The firm supports flexible and hybrid working and provides a strong compensation package including a bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Manage a broad and complex caseload of commercial disputes.
• Supervise junior lawyers and delegate work.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide proactive, commercially-focused advice to clients on disputes.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters with international counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and complex caseload of commercial disputes.
• Supervise junior lawyers, delegating work and mentoring.
• Develop client relationships and actively contribute to the team’s business development.
• Provide proactive, commercially-focused advice on strategic and tactical dispute issues.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters and liaise with international counsel.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Commercial awareness

Dispute resolution

Job description

Managing Associate – Commercial & Corporate Litigation

William James Recruitment is instructed on behalf of a leading full-service law firm with an international footprint.

The Firm

Our client is a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and internationally recognised law firm, advising a wide spectrum of clients from multinational corporations and financial institutions to private individuals and entrepreneurs. The firm combines sector-specialist knowledge with deep expertise across traditional practice areas to provide tailored, commercially-focused solutions. With multiple offices across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the firm manages complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters, building long-term client partnerships based on trust, integrity, and collaboration.

The Commercial & Corporate Litigation Team

• The team acts on the full range of disputes, including High Court litigation, international and domestic arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution
• Work often spans multiple jurisdictions and is highly complex, requiring co-ordination of proceedings in different countries
• Key practice areas include banking, funds and finance disputes (including derivatives and structured finance), shareholder, joint-venture and private equity disputes and professional services disputes
• The team is one of the largest and highest-billing within the firm and is renowned for promoting from within

Role Overview

We are seeking a Managing Associate to join the Commercial & Corporate Litigation team in London. The role is ideal for a candidate with substantial post-qualification experience from a leading litigation team within private practice. This is a high-profile, high-responsibility role, with exposure to complex, international disputes and opportunities to supervise junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad and complex caseload of commercial disputes
• Supervise junior lawyers, delegating work and providing mentorship
• Develop client relationships and contribute actively to the team’s business development
• Provide proactive, commercially-focused advice to clients on strategic and tactical aspects of disputes
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional matters, liaising with international counsel and managing complex procedural issues

Candidate Profile:

• 2015-qualified (or equivalent) with significant experience in a leading litigation practice
• Strong technical expertise in commercial and corporate disputes
• Commercially minded, with the ability to contribute to business development initiatives
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

What the Firm Offers:

• Competitive salary with strong benefits + bonus up to 20%
• Transparent career progression, with a clear pathway to partnership for high-performing candidates
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, and international working environment
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Comprehensive wellbeing and diversity initiatives