Litigation & Arbitration Associate (3-4 PQE)

Withersworldwide; London Borough of Southwark; Híbrido; GBP 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible benefit package

Descripción de la vacante

Withersworldwide is seeking an ambitious mid-level associate to join its leading Litigation and Arbitration team. The role focuses on managing complex disputes across commercial litigation and arbitration, with a strong emphasis on cross-border work and business development.

The successful candidate will have 3–4 years' post-qualification experience, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to work independently while handling multiple matters.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor with England & Wales admission.
• Approximately 3–4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills; ability to work independently.
• Strong interest in cross-border and international disputes.
• Experience supporting large, complex matters with varied caseloads.
• Proven business development and client relationship management skills.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and well organized with strong project management.
• Fluency in an additional language is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Managing a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and arbitration matters.
• Assisting on a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration cases, including complex and cross-border disputes.
• Drafting, reviewing and amending key documents, including witness statements, pleadings, submissions and client briefings.
• Assisting with the preparation of fee estimates, pitches and business development initiatives.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Analytical

Business development

Client relationship management

Project management

Excellent written communication

Educación

Qualified solicitor admitted to practise in England & Wales

Descripción del empleo

unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile - focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.The teamWe represent a wide variety of businesses, financial institutions and government agencies. As well as acting in contractual disputes, we are known for working in: public international law, international arbitration (investment treaty and commercial), financial services, art and cultural property, equity and fraud, reputation management, insolvency, international trusts and enforcement. We have a particular knowledge and understanding of European litigation procedures, and for example are able to use our experience to 'translate' between civil law and common law jurisdictions.The roleWe are seeking an ambitious and personable mid-level associate to join the firm's leading Litigation and Arbitration team. The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise, experience managing complex disputes, and a keen interest in business development. The role will involve all aspects of litigation and arbitration work, including but not limited to:Managing a diverse caseload of commercial litigation and arbitration mattersAssisting on a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration cases, including complex and cross-border disputesDrafting, reviewing and amending key documents, including witness statements, pleadings, submissions and client briefingsAssisting with the preparation of fee estimates, pitches and business development initiativesBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other stakeholdersKey skills and experienceQualified solicitor admitted to practise in England & WalesApproximately 3-4 years' post-qualification experience Excellent written communication and drafting skills, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiativeStrong interest in working on complex, cross-border and international disputesExperience in assisting with large and complex matters, while managing a varied caseload across multiple areasProven business development and client relationship management skillsHighly analytical, detail-oriented and well organised, with strong project management capabilitiesSolid grounding in commercial litigation, with experience in areas such as insolvency, fraud and commercial arbitration being highly desirableAbility to manage multiple matters effectively and work collaboratively within a teamFluency in an additional language would be advantageousThe essentialsStandard working hours: 9.30am - 5.30pm but flexibility is a mustHybrid working (a minimum of 2-3 days per week on average in the office)Flexible benefit packageInformation for Recruitment AgenciesWithers endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.Equal Opportunities Employment Statement It is the policy of Withers to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race including colour, nationality and ethnic and national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. About WithersA law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives. 40% of our business comes from Europe, 40% from the US and 20% from Asia and we are one profit sharing partnership globally.We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle some of the world's most difficult problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there - whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.To meet their