Resolving disputes by litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution is a vital part of corporate risk management and strategy.
The globalisation of business and the expansion of the European single market are resulting in more cross-border disputes requiring high quality, coordinated advice. In addition, the increasing complexity of regulation at both national and European levels has given rise to a need for solutions not only in a commercial context but also in the regulatory sphere.
We are leaders in:
- domestic commercial litigation;
- large-scale multi-jurisdictional litigation;
- European and international law disputes;
- international and domestic arbitration;
- mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution; and
- negotiation with, and advocacy concerning, regulatory and government agencies.
Role Summary
We are currently looking for litigators to assist with our market leading commercial disputes practice. Our cases are frequently high-profile, complex and involve very large sums or cutting-edge legal issues and arise in some of the business world’s most dynamic sectors. Our work covers a broad range of specialist areas such as M&A disputes, construction and engineering, energy, fraud, information technology, product liability, professional negligence and property.
The group’s work involves a wide mixture of litigation (both in the UK and elsewhere), arbitration and contentious regulatory matters.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
- Run document reviews
- Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings
- Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate
- Draft letters/emails to client/other side
- Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements
- Enhance financial skills
- Produce business development plans and work with our BD Manager to generate additional idea
- Delegate and mentor junior associates and trainees
- Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates
- Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients.
Key Requirements
- High quality lawyer with strong technical and commercial background.
- Intellectually strong with top class academics
- At least two years good experience at a leading law firm.
Competencies
- Have a tenacious and enthusiastic approach to surpass the expectations or our clients
- Confident and self motivated
- Strong technical and commercial abilities
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers.
- Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing)
- Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload.
The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
