At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle high-profile disputes and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Top-tier US law firm with a collaborative and high-performing culture.
- Benefits: Early responsibility, close partner interaction, and strong career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Engage with a diverse client base and gain exposure to international arbitration.
- Why this job: Join a lean team and work on complex, cross-border disputes that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified in England & Wales with 2-4 years' PQE and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex cross-border disputes.
Join a lean, top-tier US disputes team.
About Our Client
Operating with a lean, high-performing structure, the London office offers associates early responsibility, direct partner exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in strategic decision-making on significant disputes. The firm acts for a diverse client base, including corporates, financial institutions, and individuals, across a broad range of sectors.
Job Description
The successful candidate will work across a mix of commercial litigation and international arbitration, supporting partners on complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters:
- Assisting on, and where appropriate taking ownership of, discrete workstreams on large-scale disputes
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements and submissions
- Supporting case strategy and legal analysis
- Liaising with clients, counsel and international co-counsel
- Managing disclosure exercises and coordinating document review
- Attending hearings and arbitrations
The Successful Applicant
- England & Wales qualified with 2-4 years' PQE
- Experience gained at a strong UK or international disputes practice
- Exposure to both litigation and arbitration
- Strong academic background
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a lean, high-performing team
What's on Offer
- Work on high-profile, high-value disputes with early responsibility
- Exposure to a global client base and complex cross-border matters
- Close partner interaction within a lean, collaborative team structure
- Strong platform for progression within a top-tier US disputes environment
Disputes Associate (2-4PQE) employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
