Dispute Resolution Senior Associate - Top 50 UK National Firm, NO Targets

QED Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in Uxbridge seeks a Senior Associate to manage complex disputes in a modern legal environment. The role offers the chance to work on high-value litigation, collaborate across teams, and contribute to innovative projects. Ideal candidates have a strong background in commercial and contractual litigation and excellent IT skills. Join a supportive firm that prioritizes transparency and career progression.

Benefits

Collaborative, one-team culture

Transparency and autonomy

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial and contractual litigation.
• Experience handling complex, multi-party or high-value disputes.
• Confident communicator with a commercial outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex disputes including franchise litigation and large-scale arbitrations.
• Support senior colleagues and supervise junior team members.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Contractual litigation

Excellent IT skills

Supervisory experience

Tools

Excel

Adobe

Relativity

Job description

Senior Associate – Dispute Resolution (Uxbridge) Top 50 UK Law Firm | Modern, Growth-Focused Environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join the Dispute Resolution team of a leading Top 50 UK firm based in Uxbridge.

This firm is known for doing things differently – embracing innovation, fostering a collaborative culture, and operating under a forward-thinking corporate structure rather than the traditional partnership model. It offers a unique, modern environment where talented individuals can thrive without rigid hierarchy.

The Opportunity Working within a high-performing national Dispute Resolution practice, you will handle a broad mix of complex and high-value litigation. The team acts across a range of sectors and has particular strengths in commercial, contractual, and franchise disputes. You will play a key role in significant group actions and arbitration matters, working alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive, team-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex disputes including:
  • Franchise litigation
  • Warranty and shareholder disputes
  • Contractual and commercial claims
  • Large-scale arbitrations and group actions
• Support senior colleagues and contribute to the wider Dispute Resolution and Franchise teams
• Supervise junior team members where appropriate
• Collaborate effectively across teams to deliver exceptional client service
• Use technology and disclosure tools to enhance case management and efficiency

About You

• Strong background in commercial and contractual litigation
• Experience handling complex, multi-party or high-value disputes
• Franchise or commercial agency litigation experience advantageous but not essential
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency with Excel and Adobe
• Experience with Relativity or a similar e-disclosure platform is highly desirable
• Confident communicator with a commercial outlook and collaborative approach
• Supervisory or mentoring experience beneficial

(The role is suited to those operating at a senior associate level or equivalent.)

Why Join This is a chance to be part of a firm that is redefining what a modern legal business looks like. You’ll benefit from:

• A genuinely collaborative, one-team culture
• Transparency and autonomy in your role
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative, high-impact work
• A platform for career progression in a supportive environment with minimal hierarchy

If you’re a motivated litigator who wants to work in a progressive, fast-growing legal business that values both professional excellence and individuality, we are interested in hearing from you.