Associate, Mid-level

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

 

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

 

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

 

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

 

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

 

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

 

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

Key responsibilities:

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is presently recruiting for group DG3 which comprises six partners and approximately 40 associates, plus trainees and paralegals and PAs.

The work in this practice area includes large high-profile and complex claims relating to restructuring and insolvency including significant disputes against former directors and auditors of failed companies and complex cross border insolvency disputes. 

The work also covers general commercial disputes, including disputes arising out of corporate M&A transactions, government / PFI contracts, professional negligence, disciplinary and regulatory proceedings, energy disputes, claims in relation to agents, media, sport and art related disputes.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Between two to five years of legal experience with exposure to general commercial litigation dealing with large, complex disputes but may consider those with less or more experience providing they meet the required competencies.

• We would be particularly interested in candidates with experience in large scale class actions.

• Academic excellence is essential for all positions within Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. We would always expect at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent). All applications should include full academic details including grades, subjects and transcripts where appropriate.

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

Competencies

• Personal Leadership

• Builds Authentic Relationships

• Collaborates with others

• Enhances the Client Experience

• Achieves Results

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.