French/English/German speaking Litigation - 3-5 PQE - London

Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
£80000 - £100000 per annum
Posted
19 Jan 2022
Closes
01 Feb 2022
Ref
DVD-PL-10999
Contact
Jameson Legal
Job Title
Associate
Practice Area
Competition / EU, Litigation
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

This dynamic international specialist high-end dispute resolution law firm is looking for an additional Mid-Level Associate with fluency in English, French, and German, to focus on competition disputes.

The firm specialises in complex disputes, and has particular expertise in competition, financial services, and human rights law. They act almost exclusively for claimants and the client base is diverse, ranging from multinational corporations to SMEs and private individuals.

The role will involve:

  • Assisting and leading in the day-to-day management of claims for damages resulting from infringements of competition law in both the High Court and the Competition Appeals Tribunal.
  • Dealing with all aspects of case management including supervision and management of junior fee earners if appropriate.
  • Taking responsibility for day-to-day client liaison, alongside the supervising partner where appropriate.
  • Leading and overseeing large scale disclosure exercises and obtaining of witness and expert evidence.
  • Showing good awareness of settlement considerations and strategy at all stages of the litigation.

In order to be considered for this role, you will have:

  • Training and 3-5 years' PQE gained within the disputes department at a leading international law firm
  • Fluency in German, French, or English
  • Strong academics and a high level of intellectual rigour
  • Experience of competition-related disputes is not essential but would be highly regarded
  • First rate drafting skills
  • Commerciality and the ability to work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
  • Resilience under pressure
  • The ability to deal with clients in a relaxed and confident manner

Ideally you will have experience of actions involving multiple claimants and/or defendants (experience of dealing with funders/insurers is also desirable, but again, not essential).

This is an exceptional role within a very highly regarded specialist law firm. To discuss this opportunity and others we are handling, please send your CV in complete confidence to David Von Dadelszen.

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