Commercial Disputes Associate | NQ - 4 Years PQE
A Top 50 UK law firm, is looking for a high-performing, self-motivated Commercial Disputes Associate to join their established national team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial disputes, helping clients resolve matters through High Court litigation, arbitration, tribunals, mediation, and ADR, often with an international dimension.
What you'll be doing:
- Advising on commercial contracts, shareholder, boardroom, partnership, joint venture, and sale of business disputes
- Handling asset recovery, injunctions, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality matters
- Preparing and negotiating complex, high-value settlement agreements
- Working on cross-border litigation, international arbitration, and document-heavy disclosure processes
- Supporting the development of the firm's contentious profile while growing your own personal brand
What they're looking for:
- Excellent academics and strong technical legal skills
- High-quality analytical thinking and commercial awareness
- Pragmatic, creative, and resilient approach to disputes
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
- Business development appetite and the ability to manage files efficiently
- Collaborative, can-do attitude with the ability to work across multiple sectors
Why them?
- Named one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For for 20 years running
- Awarded Platinum Investors in People status
- Work in a collaborative, supportive culture with exposure to top-tier clients across multiple sectors
Benefits
- Flexible perks - from buying extra holiday and health screening to leasing a bicycle
- Equal all-staff bonus based on firm performance (£2,420.29 in 2024 for full-time staff)
- Generous pension with salary sacrifice options
- Five weeks' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell a week, plus extra leave for weddings, religious holidays, moving house, and a bonus week every 11th year of service
- Enhanced family-forming pay: up to 4 weeks for paternity, up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave
- Income protection after two years' service
- Life assurance covering 2-10x annual salary
- Confidential employee assistance programme offering guidance and counselling
This is a unique chance to grow your career, build expertise, and make a real impact in a leading UK law firm.
If you would like to hear more, or could be interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Danica Whiting at Sellick Partnership.
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