Litigation Associate - (1-7PQE)

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Litigation Associate (1-7 PQE) for their renowned disputes team in London. You will work on complex, high-value litigation, including multi-jurisdictional matters and group actions, with exposure to institutional clients and cross-border coordination.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, strong drafting and analytical demands, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture within a market-leading firm.

Qualifications

• 1-7 years' post-qualification experience (England & Wales).
• Background in complex or high-value litigation; competition damages claims or group actions desirable.
• Excellent drafting and analytical abilities.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams and complex claims.
• Commercial mindset with entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong academic record with client relationship experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic case management from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings and submissions with attention to detail.
• Regular contact with institutional clients.
• Hands-on role with opportunities for responsibility and advocacy exposure.
• Coordinate cross-border and international matters.

Skills

PQE 1-7 years

Complex litigation

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Multi-stream management

Commercial mindset

Client relationships

Job description

Litigation Associate - 1-7 PQE

About the Firm

This is a market-leading litigation practice with a strong focus on complex disputes, collective actions and financial services litigation. The firm combines a highly specialised claimant-side approach with a global platform that spans the UK, Europe and the US. Known for innovative litigation strategies and excellent technical standards, the firm acts on landmark cases involving significant recoveries for institutional clients, as well as other high-value and high-profile disputes.

Their London office continues to grow rapidly, offering an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture, with clear routes to progression and the opportunity to build deep sector and technical expertise.

The Role

You will join a core team dedicated to complex dispute resolution, working on a wide variety of matters, including multi-jurisdictional litigation, shareholder disputes, large-scale competition damages claims and other collective actions. The role involves strategic case management from inception through to resolution, detailed drafting of pleadings and submissions, and regular contact with institutional clients. Given the nature of the team's work, this is a hands-on position with strong opportunities for responsibility, advocacy exposure and international coordination.

What They're Looking For

• Between 1 and 7 years' post-qualification experience (England & Wales)


• Solid background in complex or high-value litigation; experience in competition damages claims, financial services disputes or group actions is highly desirable


• Strong technical ability with excellent drafting and analytical skills


• Demonstrated experience managing multiple workstreams and complex claims concurrently


• Commercial mindset with the ability to contribute in a close-knit, entrepreneurial environment


• Strong academic profile and ability to cultivate and maintain client relationships