Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation

AJ Chambers ®; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Extra day off for Birthday

Job summary

AJ Chambers is partnering with a top-tier growing law firm in Central London to recruit a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate. You will provide strategic support, mentoring and technical guidance to grow the Dispute Resolution department.

Responsibilities include leading cross-border disputes, advising on strategy and risk, and developing client relationships. A path to Partnership is anticipated, with a flexible hybrid work model and life-insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation.
• Business development and networking experience.
• Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset.
• Ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes for domestic and international clients across jurisdictions.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Develop and grow the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
• Instruct lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and collaborate with experts.
• Support recruitment, mentoring and development of future team members.
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple professional disciplines.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Mentoring

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