Product Liability Senior Associate – London (Cross-Border)

Clyde & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co’s London office seeks a Senior Associate in the Product Liability team. You will handle complex liability matters across jurisdictions, advising insurers, manufacturers and corporate clients on strategic litigation directions and risk management. The role includes supervising junior lawyers and developing client relationships.

You will contribute to cross-border strategies, manage significant cases, and work with partners to drive the practice forward in a high-profile environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Typically 5+ years' PQE or equivalent experience in related disputes work.
• Strong experience in product liability, environmental liability, insurance litigation or commercial disputes.
• Experience handling complex, multi‑jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent legal, analytical and client‑facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex product liability and environmental liability claims.
• Advise insurers, manufacturers and corporate clients on liability exposures and litigation strategy.
• Defend high‑value, multi‑party and cross‑jurisdictional claims.
• Handle product safety issues, recalls and regulatory investigations.
• Coordinate global defence strategies with colleagues across jurisdictions.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, expert instructions and settlement documents.
• Support clients through mediation, litigation and ADR processes.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with commercial focus.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
• Contribute to business development, client training and market engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Clyde & Co’s London office seeks a Senior Associate in the Product Liability team. You will handle complex liability matters across jurisdictions, advising insurers, manufacturers and corporate clients on strategic litigation directions and risk management. The role includes supervising junior lawyers and developing client relationships.

You will contribute to cross-border strategies, manage significant cases, and work with partners to drive the practice forward in a high-profile environment.