Associate, Commercial Litigation - Leading US Law Firm (3-5 PQE)
5 days ago
City of London
Our client, an established international law firm, is looking to recruit a mid-level associate to join its disputes practice in London. The team is widely regarded for handling sophisticated and high-stakes contentious matters across a broad range of sectors. This opportunity offers exposure to complex litigation and arbitration mandates, working closely with experienced practitioners in a fast-paced and intellectually engaging environment. The role provides strong development prospects, with early responsibility and meaningful involvement in matters from the outset. Role & Responsibilities The successful candidate will play an active role across the full life-cycle of contentious matters, including: • Supporting on early-stage disputes, including urgent applications and alternative dispute resolution processes such as mediation, • Drafting key legal documents, including statements of case and court applications, and assisting with hearings, • Managing correspondence with clients, counsel, and other parties, • Overseeing and contributing to document review and disclosure exercises, • Undertaking detailed legal research and analysis across a range of issues, • Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence, • Contributing to trial preparation and broader case strategy, • Working on arbitration proceedings alongside court-based litigation The work may also involve disputes touching on areas such as intellectual property rights, data-related issues, reputational matters, and confidentiality breaches. Candidate Profile • England & Wales qualified solicitor, • 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial disputes, • Background handling complex litigation and/or arbitration matters, • Familiarity with interlocutory applications, ADR processes, and trial preparation, • Experience acting for a mix of claimants and defendants, • Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills, • Previous experience gained within a comparable law firm environment The team is known for its collaborative approach and high-calibre work, offering associates the chance to work closely with senior lawyers, many of whom have advocacy backgrounds. The structure supports hands-on learning and encourages proactive involvement in matters. Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that also works closely with tier one sponsors, buyside firms and investment banks for in-house roles. Please get in contact if you would like to be alerted to the most exciting Counsel opportunities. To find more of our jobs please visit our website: ___ Job Reference: NWAC2231 Keywords: Commercial litigation, dispute resolution, arbitration, London, NQ–6 PQE, injunctions, mediation, trial preparation, disclosure, intellectual property disputes, data protection, defamation, privacy, breach of confidence