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Associate - Commercial Litigation

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  • £85000 - £100000 per annum + Negotiable + Excellent Benefits
  • City of London, London
  • Permanent

This Legal 500 commercial powerhouse law firm in the heart of London's legal district is growing and looking to hire a Commercial Litigation Associate between 3-5 PQE, ideally with experience in either competition litigation or group claims.

The Firm

This is a top London-based law firm with a global presence, specialising in providing expert advice to clients in private capital and litigation.

Based in the heart of London, the firm boasts a strong reputation across a wide range of sectors. With a solid presence both in the UK and internationally, the firm offers the expertise of a top-tier commercial practice, while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Known for its commitment to professional development, the firm offers a dynamic environment where lawyers can take on significant responsibilities, manage a varied and challenging caseload, and play a central role in business development.

The firm's roots were set in litigation and over the last century they have grown to be one of London's most prominent full service commercial law firms and they place a strong emphasis on quality, career progression, and providing a client-first service.

The Role

This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Litigation Associate 3-5 PQE to join a leading legal 500 (Tier 1 ranked) Law Firm in London.

To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience of working within a commercial litigation department. As well as heavy commercial litigation, any experience in class actions, and/or competition work would be highly advantageous.

The team specialises in high value commercial litigation, competition, and group claims, bringing cases against entities whose actions have caused damage to both small and large groups.

Their experience in this field has included acting for groups of shareholders, private individuals and those belonging to professional bodies and trade associations. They advise clients on the stages involved in pursuing a group or class action and the various options for funding such a case. In appropriate cases they are also able to assist with media relations, helping to generate publicity to achieve maximum exposure for the cases they handle.

Their work in this field includes acting in a number of very high profile actions in recent years, including claims against a large household name bank, against energy supply brokers for secret commissions, and a class action against a well-known - to name but a few!

You will also get to work on other litigation, commercial/competition to suit your experience and the team will support you in learning any areas you haven't already had exposure to. This is an excellent opportunity not to be missed.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • You will have 3-6 years PQE with practical experience in Litigation
  • Experience in at least one of these: heavy commercial litigation, class actions, and/or competition experience would be advantageous. Experience in one of these areas would required to be considered
  • You will have good organisational skills.
  • You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work and a desire to progress within a leading law firm.

The firm offers highly competitive salaries which can be discussed and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths, as well as a flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Class Action & Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-6 years of PQE to join this leading Legal 500 law firm in Holborn, London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to contact Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential conversation.

Charlie Simpkin Associate Director- City of London

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