Associate (Disputes) - Mid-Level

The Opportunity

Primary Responsibilities

• This role could entail working on a range of contentious matters such as commercial litigation, banking & regulatory disputes and investigations. 

• Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate.

• Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.

• Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (eg corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor and support juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and attending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents.

• Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Qualified legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction.

• Between two to four years of legal experience in dispute resolution, we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience.

• Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills.

• Good understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to help manage costs and budgets.

Competencies

Personal leadership

• Takes initiative, embraces challenge and brings energy and drive to their work

Technical capability

• Seeks opportunities to grow and develop to deliver value for our clients

Collaborates with others

• Works as a team player, learns from and supports others

Plans and delivers outcomes

• Operates as an effective legal project manager

Enhances the client experience

• Builds relationships and innovates for the firm’s future

Contributes to building the firm

• Builds relationships and innovates for the firm’s future

Team

DisputesFull time

Location

London

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.