About the role
Our client is a global disputes powerhouse, renowned for handling some of the most complex, high-value litigation and arbitration matters worldwide.
They are now seeking additional stellar mid-level Associates (ideally 2-5 PQE) to join their elite team in London.
The firm’s lawyers act for major corporates, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals in headline-grabbing cases, including ‘mega-trials’ in the English Courts and other key jurisdictions. Their disputes practice spans financial services, civil fraud, insolvency, competition, and tax-related litigation.
Alongside their prowess in court, they excel in alternative dispute resolution, including high-stakes arbitration and mediation.
The team is also at the forefront of regulatory defence work, representing clients in investigations by national authorities and the European Commission.
Ideal candidates will:
- Have an outstanding academic record from a top-tier university.
- Be trained at a Magic Circle, top-tier UK firm, or a leading US firm in London.
- Possess 2-5 years’ high-quality post-qualification experience in complex disputes, particularly in financial services, competition, civil fraud, tax, or insolvency.
- Be English-qualified (though exceptional foreign-qualified candidates with premium London firm experience will be considered). Pupil barristers from top-tier chambers considering a move into private practice are also encouraged to apply.
This is a rare opportunity to join an elite disputes practice offering an outstanding salary and a market-leading bonus structure.
