Commercial Disputes Senior Associate

Overview

As a Senior Associate in Osborne Clarke’s Commercial Disputes team, you will advance high‑value, complex litigation and investigations for international and domestic clients. You’ll lead day‑to‑day management of matters, supervise teams, and nurture key client relationships while collaborating with cross‑practice teams. The role combines dispute resolution, regulatory investigations, and cross‑border work, offering meaningful impact on high‑stakes cases and firm growth. You’ll contribute to the firm’s strategic expansion and client service excellence in a vibrant, inclusive culture.

Pay / Benefits

• multi‑award winning career development programme
• flexible working
• Mindful Business Charter and mental health initiatives
• Living Wage Employer
• diversity networks and inclusive culture
• family and caring friendly policies

Responsibilities

• Act in high-value High Court claims, including multi‑party and cross-border proceedings
• Conduct and advise on internal investigations UK and internationally
• Lead matter management, develop strategies, and coordinate with counsel, experts, and overseas advisers
• Manage teams, budgets, and competing priorities while providing clear client guidance
• Support business development and deepen client relationships across practice areas

Key requirements

• Substantial experience in High Court litigation, high-value and complex claims
• Experience advising on regulatory investigations and internal investigations
• Strong analytical, drafting, and case management skills
• Commercially focused advisory style with ability to build trusted client relationships
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and managing teams and budgets
• Willingness to contribute to practice growth and client development

• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive issues
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Analytical reasoning
• Drafting and evidence management
• Case management and coordination with experts

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