Commercial Litigation Senior Associate (3+PQE)

Role Purpose:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Associate to join our client's leading Litigation & International Arbitration team in Birmingham. The role will be heavily involved in high-value and complex litigation and arbitration, both domestically and on a cross-border basis.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be able to manage their own portfolio of cases, work closely with the partner group, and supervise junior team members.

The role will be based in our Birmingham office but will involve working on a portfolio of cases on a national basis as well as collaborating with our client's offices worldwide. The role may also require travel to other offices from time to time.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Work on a diverse portfolio of complex and high-value, domestic and cross-border litigation and arbitration cases
• Contribute to the delivery of the highest technical standards of client service
• Work closely with the partner group on the execution of key mandates
• Manage their own portfolio of cases
• Be responsible for the supervision and development of junior lawyers
• Have excellent prospects for personal career development and advancement

Skills, Experience, and Characteristics:

• Strong litigation and/or arbitration experience gained in a leading regional or City firm is preferable
• A commitment to technical excellence, both in respect of procedure and black letter law
• The ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team, sharing information and knowledge
• Proven experience of supervising junior colleagues and the motivation to contribute positively and supportively to the development of others within a team
• The ability to provide professional, quality service, executed in a timely manner and to respond effectively to requests from internal and external clients
• Commercial awareness and understanding of current key legal and business issues
• Experience of business development initiatives and the ability to identify ways to contribute collaboratively to the development of the team's relationships with clients
• A desire to develop an effective network of internal and external contacts
• Strong personal motivation, and a desire to manage and develop their own career path

Role Profile:

Our client's global team of disputes and regulatory lawyers is the largest dedicated disputes practice globally as recognized by The Lawyer's Top 50 Litigation survey. The Litigation & Arbitration team is the only team ranked in Tier 1 for Litigation in Birmingham and the Midlands in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The team is widely recognized for its global reach and its ability to undertake work of the highest quality and complexity. Globally, nationally, and in Birmingham, the team has ambitious plans to grow further and to increase its ability to deliver practical and innovative legal solutions to help its clients succeed.

The role we are currently looking to fill in Birmingham is for a Senior Associate to play a central role in the development of the team, both in servicing an existing, high-quality caseload and by supervising and guiding junior lawyers within the team. The successful candidate will have an exceptional opportunity to develop their own career, working on high-profile mandates and leveraging our client's global platform.

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