Litigation Junior Associate: High-Value Disputes, Hybrid

William James Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100K starting salary

Bonus from 1,500 billable hours

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Benefits package

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Associate for a fast-growing, premium litigation boutique that handles high-value disputes and complex commercial matters in England. The firm competes with Magic Circle and US firms and offers a meritocratic platform for progression.

The role provides genuine responsibility from day one, with direct access to highly regarded Partners and a collaborative environment. Hybrid working and a strong client contact experience are integral to the offer.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' PQE from a leading City, national or international firm (or equivalent platform).
• Strong academic background and technical grounding in commercial litigation or related contentious work.
• Experience assisting on complex, high-value disputes.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and drafting skills.
• Confident working in lean teams with direct Partner exposure.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to take on early responsibility.
• Collaborative and personable in approach.

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an Associate for a fast-growing, premium litigation boutique that handles high-value disputes and complex commercial matters in England. The firm competes with Magic Circle and US firms and offers a meritocratic platform for progression.

The role provides genuine responsibility from day one, with direct access to highly regarded Partners and a collaborative environment. Hybrid working and a strong client contact experience are integral to the offer.