Foreign Qualified Lawyer – Commercial Litigation

Eldwick Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eldwick Law is seeking a foreign-qualified lawyer to join its commercial litigation practice in London, focusing on cross-border and complex disputes. The role provides exposure to High Court work, including the Commercial Court, and opportunities to handle international disputes and enforcement proceedings.

We welcome applicants qualified in Australia, New Zealand or South Africa with 1–4 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Commercial litigation

Dispute resolution

Cross-border litigation

Independent working

Education

Qualified in Australia / NZ / SA

Job description

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

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• 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.