Disputes Associate - Global Litigation Leader & Innovator

A&O Shearman; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast invites an Associate to join the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team. You will lead multi-jurisdiction projects, work with partners to scope and deliver high quality legal services, and mentor junior staff.

The ADL role emphasises efficiency, innovation and strong client service, with opportunities to contribute to business development and global matters in a fast-evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of CILEx.
• Typically four years' relevant experience, including at least two years PQE.
• Experience leading and coordinating complex, multi-facet, international matters.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise teams.
• Expertise in international transactional or disputes law or senior generalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of legal professionals on multi jurisdiction client matters.
• Work with partners and instructing teams to scope, plan and deliver legal service projects.
• Drive high standards of quality, efficiency and service; review junior work.
• Manage workflows, report progress and address queries from stakeholders.
• Provide legal drafting, reviewing, amendments, research and document management.
• Maintain and improve templates and precedents; contribute to service development.
• Participate in business development, including pitches, pricing and client discussions.
• Represent and promote ADL within the A&O Shearman network.
• Contribute to growth and generation of workstreams; mentor juniors.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Organisation

Adaptability

Professionalism

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Client communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx qualification

Tools

Legal tech awareness

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast invites an Associate to join the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team. You will lead multi-jurisdiction projects, work with partners to scope and deliver high quality legal services, and mentor junior staff.

The ADL role emphasises efficiency, innovation and strong client service, with opportunities to contribute to business development and global matters in a fast-evolving environment.