Junior Disputes Barrister — Cross-Border Litigation Advocacy

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ in London is seeking a qualified barrister with exceptional advocacy skills to join its disputes team on high-value commercial litigation matters.

This is a junior-level opportunity for a barrister who has completed pupillage and has 1–3 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong focus on advocacy; you will work with senior lawyers and clients on complex disputes, drafting pleadings and submissions, and preparing for hearings.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified barrister who has completed pupillage and trained at the Bar.
• Approximately 1–3 years' post-qualification experience.
• A demonstrably strong advocacy skill set, including oral submissions and presenting complex arguments.
• Experience in commercial litigation or complex contentious matters.
• Excellent written advocacy, drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong academic credentials and a commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex, high-value commercial litigation and contentious matters.
• Apply advocacy skills to developing and presenting persuasive legal arguments.
• Draft pleadings, submissions and other key litigation documents.
• Support case strategy, hearings and court proceedings.
• Work directly with senior lawyers and clients on significant disputes.

Skills

Advocacy

Commercial litigation

Oral submissions

PQE 1-3 years

Job description

SSQ in London is seeking a qualified barrister with exceptional advocacy skills to join its disputes team on high-value commercial litigation matters.

This is a junior-level opportunity for a barrister who has completed pupillage and has 1–3 years' post-qualification experience, with a strong focus on advocacy; you will work with senior lawyers and clients on complex disputes, drafting pleadings and submissions, and preparing for hearings.