Senior Associate – Competition Litigation

HarKaye Core Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

HarKaye Core Talent seeks a Senior Associate in London to join a renowned disputes practice. You will handle competition litigation and related commercial disputes, progressing matters with substantial responsibility and a focus on developing the firm’s market position.

You will work closely with partners, supervise junior staff, and contribute to business development while maintaining strong client relationships in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a strong background in competition or complex dispute resolution.
• Experience handling high-value, multi-party or strategically important disputes is preferred.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and commercial judgement are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on competition and related commercial disputes.
• Progress large cases through all stages of litigation.
• Develop case strategy, assess risk and provide practical advice.
• Draft pleadings, statements and settlement documents.
• Coordinate disclosures and manage large volumes of evidence.
• Collaborate with counsel, economists and other advisors.
• Lead client meetings and negotiations; mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Competition litigation

Commercial litigation

Team leadership

Business development

Job description

Senior Associate – Competition Litigation

London | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished litigator to join a highly regarded London practice undertaking sophisticated, high-value competition and commercial disputes.

The firm is looking for a Senior Associate with a strong background in competition litigation. Applications are also welcomed from experienced commercial litigators who can demonstrate exposure to complex, multi-party or high-value disputes and a genuine interest in developing their competition expertise.

Working alongside leading partners, you will advise an impressive client base on strategically significant matters. You will have substantial responsibility for progressing cases, shaping litigation strategy and managing key client relationships.

The Role

You will:

• Advise on complex competition litigation and related commercial disputes.
• Manage substantial cases through every stage of the litigation process.
• Help develop case strategy, assess risk and provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, applications, legal submissions and settlement documentation.
• Coordinate large-scale disclosure exercises and manage significant volumes of evidence.
• Work closely with counsel, economists, experts and other professional advisers.
• Play a leading role in client meetings, negotiations, hearings and settlement discussions.
• Supervise and mentor associates, trainees and paralegals.
• Support partners with business development and the continued growth of the practice.
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with clients and key external stakeholders.

About You

You will be a qualified solicitor with experience gained within a respected disputes practice. You are likely to have:

• A strong background in competition litigation, commercial litigation or complex dispute resolution.
• Experience handling high-value, strategically important or multi-party claims.
• Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills.
• The confidence to take ownership of matters and manage competing priorities.
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and contributing to their development.
• A collaborative approach and the credibility to build lasting client relationships.
• An interest in business development and helping to grow a successful practice.

Applications are encouraged from established Senior Associates as well as ambitious Associates who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on complex and market-leading disputes within a collaborative, ambitious and intellectually stimulating environment. You will benefit from direct partner and client exposure, genuine responsibility and a clear opportunity to develop your profile and progress within the firm.

The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.