Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer

William James Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive and open culture

Partnership offering

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in law is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate role for a Specialist Disputes Boutique law firm in Central London. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial litigation and be part of a collaborative, flexible environment. This role offers an excellent base salary, hybrid working conditions, and opportunities for career advancement through partnership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Highly motivated individual with excellent legal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work productively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value and complex disputes and civil fraud matters.
• Handle matters with a multi-jurisdictional angle towards trial.
• Contribute to firm's strategic growth planning and internal promotion.

Skills

Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Excellent legal skills

Ability to work well within a team

Job description

The Role

Our client is a Specialist Disputes Boutique law firm dealing with high-value, complex litigation. As a modern law firm, the partners and associates are an elite group of lawyers joining from large city and international law firms with an extensive network of clients and contacts.

Over the course of 2025, the firm has ambitious growth plans. Following internal promotion and a senior lawyer being made up to a partner, there is an opening for a junior to mid-level Associate to join the practice.

The team is currently working on very high value and complex disputes and civil fraud matters, often with a multi-jurisdictional and international angle as they are working towards trials listed for 2025.

The firm prides itself on its fantastic and collaborative culture, offering excellent flexibility and remuneration packages comparable to large international law firms.

The Candidate

• Commercial Litigation Solicitor with 5+ years post qualification experience
• Excellent legal skills and highly motivated individual
• Ability to work well within a team

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Excellent base salary
• Fantastic offices in Central London
• Flexible and hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office
• Supportive and open culture and working environment
• Partnership offering

Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)

Email: [e-mail]

About William James Recruitment

William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Business Development

Industries

• Law Practice
• Legal Services
• Alternative Dispute Resolution