Associate Solicitor, Commercial Litigation

Job title: Associate, Commercial Litigation PQE Required: 2-3 years’ PQE Location: London Reports to: Andrew Carter WHO WE ARE We are a modern, ambitious law firm always on the look-out for talented individuals to join our team. We are recognised market experts across a number of legal areas including, commercial litigation, corporate restructuring and insolvency, specialist director advice (both pre and post commencement of proceedings), shareholder disputes, tax disputes and banking 3. Are energetic and enthusiastic self-starters. 4. Are keen to keep themselves updated with regular training and the understanding of breaking case law which often impacts upon the services provided to our clients; 5. Understand the needs of HNW clients and Directors/SMEs and their commercial needs in respect of the risks of litigation, the strategic use of litigation and value-added aspects of litigation strategy. 6. Are keen to understand client businesses, their methodologies and their needs. 7. Are experienced in commercial dispute resolution and are able to employ such knowledge for a client’s best interests 8. Be experienced in modern case management systems and be open to the use of technology within the law. 9. Having some understanding or be willing to understand the use of SEO, AI and other modern marketing techniques as part of a modern legal profession. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE: The successful candidate should ideally be able to demonstrate a range of experience of general commercial litigation This should include where possible experience of the following areas: • Experience of technically complex contractual disputes, shareholder and business disputes, arbitration proceedings, tortious claims, professional negligence and injunctive proceedings (particularly freezing order applications). • Experience of a client facing role, speaking to clients from initial enquiry through to conclusion. • Conducting general commercial litigation (fast track and multi-track claims), to include a reasonably accurate understanding and experience of the CPR and how this can be used for clients strategically. • Required skills include drafting witness statements, interim applications (security for costs, further information, strike-out), dealing with detailed disclosure exercises (including disclosure under new pilot early and extended disclosure rules), mediation / ADR, and taking all steps up to and including trial. • Particular experience of shareholder and corporate disputes desired including s.994 unfair prejudice petitions under the Companies Act 2006 and derivative claims. • Any experience or an understanding of contentious insolvency matters such as antecedent transactions, misfeasance and claims in respect of outstanding directors’ loan accounts would be beneficial (but not required). CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Essential • Qualified solicitor in England