At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise clients on complex disputes and manage high-stakes litigation.
- Company: Chambers ranked Band 1 firm with a top-tier disputes practice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to high-profile cases.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a leading team and work on impactful, cross-border litigation.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 2+ years in commercial litigation and fluent Portuguese.
The predicted salary is between 24169 - 24169 £ per year.
Our Client, a Chambers ranked Band 1 firm, is seeking a talented Litigation Associate (2+ PQE) to join its market-leading disputes practice in London. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile, complex, and cross-border disputes for leading financial institutions, multinational corporations, and sovereign clients. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team handling matters before the High Court and other major dispute resolution forums.
Key Requirements
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction with the ability to practise in England & Wales.
- Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, banking litigation, civil fraud, or a related disputes practice.
- Fluent Portuguese language skills (written and spoken), with the ability to review documents, communicate with clients and witnesses, and work effectively on matters involving Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
- Strong experience in High Court litigation, including familiarity with:
- Statements of case
- Disclosure exercises
- Witness statements
- Expert evidence
- Interim applications
- Trial preparation
- Experience managing large-scale document reviews and coordinating with international counsel.
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
- Advising clients on complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, and other court documents.
- Managing disclosure and evidence-gathering exercises.
- Coordinating with clients, counsel, experts, and overseas lawyers.
- Assisting with strategic case management and trial preparation.
- Conducting legal research and preparing client advice on substantive and procedural issues.
- Supporting partners and senior associates on high-value, business-critical litigation.
Litigation Associate in Slough employer: HIA Legal
Join a prestigious Chambers ranked Band 1 firm in London, where you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values excellence and innovation. As a Litigation Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases alongside leading legal minds, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The firm offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance, making it an exceptional place for talented individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in litigation.
