A global disputes-only law firm is currently seeking a Commercial Disputes Associate to join its London office.
The firm is looking for a high calibre commercial disputes litigator with excellent academics to join case
teams in a client-facing role. The right candidate may either have a mix of general commercial disputes
experience with competition law exposure or pure competition litigation experience. Either way, a deep
knowledge of English Civil Procedure is key.
Applicants should have strong project management skills, be a team-player and be keen to take on a
considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and be comfortable
with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills are valued and international work is a
readily available.
Key Responsibilities
- To take an active role on a portfolio of cases with a focus on French clients, across industry sectors in the Competition Disputes practice. Contributing to strategic decision-making, as well as the day-to-day running of cases, are central to this role;
- Dealing with clients directly, external counsel, economists and funders;
- To manage day-to-day operations on mass-scale collective proceedings in various European jurisdictions and supervise a 5+ team of more junior associates and paralegals,
- To contribute to settlement negotiations, at all stages of the litigation;
- To engage actively in business development including working up new ideas for claims – particularly in France – and contributing thought leadership; and
- To contribute to the firms learning and development programme, including delivering training.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
As a specialist disputes only law firm, it recruits lawyers who share commitment to delivering top quality legal advice. Excellent academics and relevant work experience are important – but so is becoming
an active part of personable, inclusive, and supportive work environment. The firm also recognises that a dynamic workforce is key in tackling modern legal challenges.
Candidates will have:
- Proven experience in commercial disputes;
- Strong experience managing large, complex projects involving multiple stakeholders; and
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Beneficial attributes
- Pure commercial litigation experience;
- Experience of collective claims and/or group litigation;
- Experience of acting for claimants in litigation;
- Experience of litigation funding; and
- Experience of working in international teams
