Job Description
Senior Associate – Director Services | London | 5+ PQE
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I’m currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a highly regarded specialist London law firm with an excellent reputation across commercial litigation, insolvency, restructuring and director advisory work.
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They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their Director Services team in London
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This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys complex litigation, direct client contact and working on high-value matters involving directors, shareholders, HNWIs, SMEs and private individuals.
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The role
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You will work on a varied and technically challenging caseload, and will need experience n the following areas
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🔹 Director disqualification and defence
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🔹 Insolvency and restructuring litigation
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🔹 Shareholder and corporate disputes
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🔹 Personal and corporate insolvency
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🔹 Misfeasance and fiduciary duty claims
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🔹 Transactions at undervalue and s.423 claims
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🔹 Winding-up applications
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🔹 Freezing orders and other interim applications
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🔹 Complex commercial litigation
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What they’re looking for
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✅ 5+ years PQE
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✅ Strong commercial and insolvency litigation experience
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✅ Experience acting for directors and/or individuals
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✅ Experience with Director Disqualification proceedings, ideally including s.17 CDDA applications
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✅ Strong drafting, advocacy and litigation skills
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✅ Experience with witness statements, disclosure, interim applications, mediation and trial preparation
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✅ Confident dealing directly with clients
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✅ Commercially minded and solutions-focused
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✅ Able to manage complex matters with autonomy
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✅ An interest in business development and developing client relationships
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✅ Comfortable embracing modern legal technology, AI and innovative ways of working
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What’s on offer?
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📍 London
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🏡 Hybrid working
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⚖️ Senior Associate – Director Services
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🎯 5+ PQE
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The firm offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, high-quality work, strong career progression and the opportunity to work on complex matters involving directors, shareholders, HNWIs and businesses.
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The benefits package includes private healthcare, pension, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, 25 days' holiday plus additional benefits.
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There is also a strong focus on training, professional development, marketing, thought leadership and the use of AI and modern legal technology.
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If you are an experienced commercial/insolvency litigator looking for a new opportunity within a specialist Director Services practice, I’d be very happy to have a confidential conversation.
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📩 Interested? Send me a message or get in touch directly for further details.
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Senior Associate Commercial Litigation (5 years + PQE) in City of London employer: Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd
Join a leading firm in Bristol that prides itself on its collaborative and supportive work culture, where you will be part of a close-knit team of highly regarded commercial property specialists. With a diverse client base ranging from international food manufacturers to charities, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work while benefiting from agile working arrangements and strong professional development support. The firm is committed to fostering employee growth through networking and business development initiatives, making it an excellent employer for those looking to advance their careers in commercial property law.
Contact Details:
Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd Recruitment Team
