Commercial Dispute Resolution Associate/Senior Associate in London

Commercial GroupLocation Text: National (excluding London)The roleOur market leading Commercial Group is looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate (3 - 7 years' PQE) to join our nationally recognised team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented commercial and technology lawyer seeking high quality, intellectually stimulating work with some of the most innovative businesses in the UK and internationally.We partner closely with our clients to help them achieve their commercial objectives while providing our lawyers with the opportunity to develop their skills, strengthen client relationships and build rewarding careers.Our Commercial Group is continually evolving, developing award-winning solutions and creative platforms that help us deliver smarter, faster and better outcomes for clients. As part of the team you will work on a broad range of complex and cutting edge commercial and technology matters including strategic projects that are critical to our clients' businesses. You may also have the opportunity to undertake an in-house secondment with one of our valued clients gaining first hand commercial insight and strengthening your understanding of the challenges facing modern businesses.The TeamThe Commercial Group is consistently recognised as one of the leading commercial practices in the UK. As noted by The Legal 500, the team"epitomises professionalism - they are just what in-house counsel require - very experienced, intelligent, commercially minded and supreme negotiators."Our lawyers advise on the full spectrum of commercial and technology arrangements, from complex outsourcing projects and business critical supply agreements to digital transformation programmes, technology implementations, data driven projects and innovative commercial arrangements. We work across a diverse range of sectors, with particular strengths in:Automotive and mobilityLogistics and supply chainRetail and FMCGTechnologyFinancial servicesOur client base is exceptional. We act for global brands, household names and FTSE 100/250 businesses often serving as a trusted extension of their in-house legal and commercial teams. Much of our work has an international dimension offering exposure to complex cross border projects and strategic business initiatives from day one. Collaboration, innovation and inclusivity underpin everything we do from the way we work across offices to our investment in technology, environmental responsibility and social mobility initiatives.We believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we invest heavily in professional development, career progression and creating meaningful opportunities for our teams to succeed.If you are looking to join a forward thinking commercial practice that combines first class work with a genuinely supportive culture we would love to hear from you.The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.Benefits PackageShoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities.As part of our accreditation, we commit to interviewing any applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for each vacancy. Further information on the Disability Confident scheme is available at We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to and usable by everyone. If you have a disability or long-term condition and would like to receive information in a different way, or need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please get in touch with the Talent Acquisition team on Experienced.For example we can provide a copy of our application via email so that you can complete it using your own accessibility software.Equal opportunities Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.#