London | US Law Firm
A leading US law firm is seeking a qualified barrister with exceptional advocacy skills to join its highly regarded Disputes team in London.
This is a particularly interesting opportunity for a junior barrister looking to develop their career within a leading private practice environment, working on complex, high-value and often cross-border disputes.
The Role
The successful candidate will work closely with a highly experienced disputes team on sophisticated commercial litigation matters, with a particular emphasis on advocacy, contentious strategy and the preparation and presentation of legal arguments.
Responsibilities will include:
- Working on complex, high-value commercial litigation and contentious matters.
- Applying strong advocacy skills to the development and presentation of persuasive legal arguments.
- Drafting pleadings, submissions and other key litigation documents.
- Supporting case strategy, hearings and court proceedings.
- Working directly with senior lawyers and clients on significant disputes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Must be a qualified barrister who has completed pupillage and trained at the Bar.
- Approximately 1–3 years' post-qualification experience.
- A demonstrably strong advocacy skill set, including experience preparing and delivering oral submissions, arguing cases and presenting complex legal arguments.
- Experience in commercial litigation or complex contentious matters.
- Excellent written advocacy, drafting and analytical skills.
- Strong academic credentials and a commercially focused approach.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior barrister with a genuine strength in advocacy to transition into, or further develop their career within, a top-tier US firm.
The team offers exposure to sophisticated disputes, close collaboration with leading practitioners and the opportunity to build on an existing advocacy skill set within a premium commercial litigation practice.
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