Associate (2-4 PQE) - Commercial Litigation

The Department

For many law firms, litigation is predominantly a support function for their transactional teams. For us, dispute resolution is at the heart of our firm. We are one of the largest litigation teams in London with over 300 litigators.

The Department

For many law firms, litigation is predominantly a support function for their transactional teams. For us, dispute resolution is at the heart of our firm. We are one of the largest litigation teams in London with over 300 litigators.

Unusually, for a firm of our size, we remain largely conflict free and able to act against banks and other financial institutions, the 'big four' accountancy, consulting and audit firms and all major insurers. We act for all manner of businesses, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. Our leadership of the International Fraud Group and membership of LegalLink gives us reach far beyond London, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Our Commercial Litigation lawyers are at the heart of our disputes team. We recognise that litigation is a distraction for our clients. We work to resolve their commercial disputes quickly and cost effectively so that they can get back to running their businesses as soon as possible. Our advice is always risk based and commercial.

Our Commercial Litigation team was recognised at The Lawyer Awards 2024, winning both Litigation Team of the Year and Competition & Regulatory team of the Year as well as Commercial Litigation Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2024 and the FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Award 2024.

Our in-house team of eDiscovery experts, MDR Discover , reduces the cost and complexity of large-scale document management and disclosure exercises. We invite legal start-ups into our incubator MDR LAB , allowing us to experience the next generation of litigation tools as they are developed.

Our Cyber-Security specialist team forms a critical part of our investigatory capability, allowing us to partner with clients throughout the whole investigation process; from discovery, through to managing any media issues that arise in the aftermath.

We have excellent links to litigation funders and have experience of co-ordinating group litigation claims and shareholder actions, allowing corporate entities to leverage claims as a potential asset.

We recognise that each dispute requires a bespoke solution. When we litigate, we are known for our assertive style. Our Commercial litigation team is regularly involved in cutting edge high value disputes, many of which have an international element, and which include sectors such as Asset & film finance, Betting & gaming, Aviation, Construction, Hardware & software, Oil and gas, Partnership & shareholder disputes, Professional negligence, Sanctions/state immunity, Securities litigation, Shipping and international trade and Telecommunications & technology.

Skills/Experience

• 2-4 years PQE.




• Strong academics.




• Solid commercial litigation experience across a broad range of industry sectors.




• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills .




• Excellent drafting skills.




• Confidence to effectively managing client relationships, workloads and priorities.




• Personable and able to build relationships with clients and colleagues and to communicate effectively with people of all levels.




• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.




• Resilient and calm under pressure.




• Adaptable and flexible approach.




• Pro-active and able to take the initiative.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone.

With presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply.

The work the firm undertakes is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.