Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Extra day off for Birthday

Job summary

AJ Chambers, a top-tier growing law firm in Central London, seeks a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate to lead a varied caseload for domestic and international clients. You will advise on litigation strategy, grow the Dispute Resolution practice, and collaborate with senior and junior counsel across jurisdictions.

The role requires 6–10+ years PQE, qualified solicitor in England & Wales, and a strong drive towards partnership, with flexible hybrid working and life insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience at magic circle or mid-tier firms.
• Minimum 2.1 degree from a recognised university.
• Business development & networking experience.
• Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset.
• Ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Life insurance provision.
• Extra day off for Birthday.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes for domestic and international clients.
• Handle cross-border litigation and conflict of laws issues.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Develop and grow the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
• Collaborate with senior and junior counsel, experts and international lawyers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business development

Client management

Education

2.1 degree

Job description

AJ Chambers are working with a top tier growing law firm in Central London who are seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate, this is a exciting opportunity to provide strategic support, mentoring and technical guidance assisting in the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes both for domestic and international clients spread across many jurisdictions.
• Have experience of cross border litigation and conflict of laws issues
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Develop and grow the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
• Work with senior and junior counsel, experts and be used to instructing lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and working with them.
• Have existing potential referral relationships and a demonstrable track record of generating new business opportunities.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and development of future team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple professional disciplines

Requirements:

• 6-10+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Experience gained in magic circle or mid - tier firms
• Minimum 2.1 degree from recognised university
• Business Development & networking
• Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset
• Strong and genuine ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head
• Flexible hybrid working
• Life insurance
• Extra day off for Birthday