Foreign Qualified Lawyer – Commercial Litigation

Eldwick Law; Bingley; In loco; GBP 65.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Eldwick Law seeks a foreign-qualified lawyer to join its commercial litigation practice in London. The role involves working with partners on high-profile, cross-border disputes and gaining early responsibility in substantive litigation.

Candidates should be Australian, New Zealand or South African qualified, with 1–4 years PQE, strong drafting and researching skills, and an appetite to develop in English High Court litigation and international disputes.

Competenze

• 1–4 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Qualified in AU/NZ/SA or other common law jurisdictions.
• Experience with complex commercial disputes at a reputable law firm or specialist litigation practice.
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical abilities.
• Strong understanding of common law principles and civil litigation procedure.

Mansioni

• Work closely with the firm’s partners on a broad range of complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
• Handle High Court litigation, including proceedings in the Commercial Court.
• Manage complex contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Conduct legal research, disclosure, evidence preparation and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and other litigation documents.
• Develop understanding of English High Court litigation and international disputes.

Conoscenze

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Independent work

Formazione

Qualified in AU/NZ/SA

Descrizione del lavoro

Eldwick Law is seeking a foreign-qualified lawyer from a common law jurisdiction, particularly Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, to join its commercial litigation practice in London.

Eldwick Law is an independent specialist law firm with a focus on complex commercial litigation, international disputes and sanctions.

The firm is ranked in Chambers UK 2027 for Dispute Resolution (Specialist Firms) and Sanctions, and in The Legal 500 UK 2027 for Commercial Litigation: Mid-Market (London).

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded lawyer with experience in commercial litigation who is interested in developing their career in the London disputes market.

The Role

The Successful Candidate Will Work Closely With The Firm’s Partners On a Broad Range Of Complex Commercial And Cross-border Disputes, Including

• High Court litigation, including proceedings in the Commercial Court.
• Complex contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Civil fraud, asset recovery and interim injunctive relief.
• International litigation, jurisdictional disputes and enforcement proceedings.
• Cross-border disputes involving corporate entities and high-net-worth individuals.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications and other litigation documents.
• Legal research, disclosure, evidence preparation and trial preparation.

The role will provide significant exposure to substantive litigation work and the opportunity to take responsibility for matters from an early stage.

The Candidate

• Are qualified lawyers in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa, although applicants from other common law jurisdictions will also be considered.
• Have approximately 1–4 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Have experience working on complex commercial disputes at a reputable law firm or specialist litigation practice.
• Possess excellent legal drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Have a strong understanding of common law principles and civil litigation procedure.
• Are commercially aware, proactive and capable of working independently.
• Have an interest in developing their experience in English High Court litigation and international disputes.

Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales is not required.

Why Eldwick Law?

Eldwick Law offers an opportunity to work within a specialist disputes practice handling complex and internationally significant matters.

Our lawyers work directly with partners and clients, with meaningful involvement in litigation strategy, drafting, hearings and case management.

As an independent firm, we offer a collaborative environment with fewer layers of hierarchy and the opportunity to develop substantive experience across a broad range of commercial disputes.

The successful candidate will join a growing practice with an established reputation in the London disputes market and will have the opportunity to develop their career alongside experienced commercial litigators.

Location

London

Position

Foreign Qualified Lawyer – Commercial Litigation

Experience

Approximately 1–4 years’ PQE

Jurisdictions

Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and other common law jurisdictions