Senior Litigation Lead, Global Delivery (ADL)

A&O Shearman; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman's Belfast office is seeking an Associate to join the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team. You will lead multi‑jurisdictional matters and work closely with partners to scope and deliver complex projects, applying legal expertise with technology-enabled processes to support high-profile matters.

The role emphasises mentoring junior lawyers, developing templates and precedents, contributing to business development, and representing ADL within the firm’s network in a fast-evolving

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Strong professional judgment and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise teams of legal professionals on multi jurisdictional client matters.
• Work closely with partners and instructing teams to scope, plan and deliver legal service projects.
• Drive high standards of quality, efficiency and service, including reviewing work produced by junior colleagues.
• Manage workflows, report on progress and address queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide legal expertise including drafting, reviewing and amending documents, conducting legal research and supporting document management.
• Maintain and improve templates and precedents, and contribute to innovative service development.
• Participate in business development activities, including pitches, pricing and client discussions.
• Represent and promote ADL within the A&O Shearman network.
• Contribute to the growth and success of the ADL function, including generating workstreams.
• Mentor, train and support junior team members to develop their skills and careers.

Skills

Team leadership

Legal research

Multi-jurisdictional

Client relations

English law

Education

Solicitor qualification

CILEx Fellow

Job description

A&O Shearman's Belfast office is seeking an Associate to join the Advanced Delivery Legal (ADL) team. You will lead multi‑jurisdictional matters and work closely with partners to scope and deliver complex projects, applying legal expertise with technology-enabled processes to support high-profile matters.

The role emphasises mentoring junior lawyers, developing templates and precedents, contributing to business development, and representing ADL within the firm’s network in a fast-evolving