Associate – Commercial Disputes

Overview

As an Associate in our National Dispute Resolution team, you’ll help clients navigate complex disputes across sectors from pre-action to resolution. You work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, high-performing environment that values client service and quality work. You’ll gain exposure to forums including the High Court, arbitration, tribunals and mediation, contributing to strategic dispute-resolution solutions. This role offers meaningful opportunities to shape outcomes for a range of clients while developing your litigation and business development capabilities. You join a firm known for its international connections, strong reputation, and inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• wide range of benefits
• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive and supportive working environment
• commitment to diversity and inclusion
• security and career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of contentious matters from pre-action to trial across commercial disputes, estate and trust issues, defamation, and corporate disputes
• Advise and represent clients including businesses, high-net-worth individuals, educational institutions, healthcare bodies, and charities
• Work across sectors such as private wealth, food and agribusiness, sport, technology, education, health, and charities
• Support on matters in courts, arbitration and ADR processes and develop strategies for dispute resolution
• Collaborate with partners and senior colleagues in a national firm with offices across multiple locations

Key requirements

• Solicitor with 2–4 years PQE
• Strong foundation in high-quality litigation work
• Growing track record in business development
• Willingness to work under supervision depending on experience
• Experience representing clients in various dispute forums (high court, arbitration, tribunals) is desirable

• Collaborative mindset
• Ambition and drive
• Client-service orientation
• Litigation and dispute resolution experience
• Familiarity with High Court and arbitration processes
• ADR awareness (mediation, tribunals)

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