London Foreign-Qualified Commercial Litigator

Eldwick Law; Bingley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eldwick Law seeks a foreign-qualified lawyer to join its commercial litigation practice in London. The role involves working with partners on high-profile, cross-border disputes and gaining early responsibility in substantive litigation.

Candidates should be Australian, New Zealand or South African qualified, with 1–4 years PQE, strong drafting and researching skills, and an appetite to develop in English High Court litigation and international disputes.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ PQE in commercial litigation or dispute resolution.
• Qualified in AU/NZ/SA or other common law jurisdictions.
• Experience with complex commercial disputes at a reputable law firm or specialist litigation practice.
• Excellent drafting, research and analytical abilities.
• Strong understanding of common law principles and civil litigation procedure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the firm’s partners on a broad range of complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
• Handle High Court litigation, including proceedings in the Commercial Court.
• Manage complex contractual and shareholder disputes.
• Conduct legal research, disclosure, evidence preparation and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications and other litigation documents.
• Develop understanding of English High Court litigation and international disputes.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Independent work

Education

Qualified in AU/NZ/SA

Job description

Eldwick Law seeks a foreign-qualified lawyer to join its commercial litigation practice in London. The role involves working with partners on high-profile, cross-border disputes and gaining early responsibility in substantive litigation.

Candidates should be Australian, New Zealand or South African qualified, with 1–4 years PQE, strong drafting and researching skills, and an appetite to develop in English High Court litigation and international disputes.