Description
We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join our Consumer & ESG Mass Claims group within our Dispute Resolution practice.
The team handles litigation in the UK high court and internationally, frequently coordinating defence of litigation on a global basis, and often with a group litigation element. The team is highly regarded in the market and handles some of the highest profile, and complex litigation of its kind.
Key responsibilities and deliverables:
- Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings.
- Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate.
- Develop litigation skills, both procedural and substantive, and work closely with leading barristers and other expert witnesses.
- Draft letters/emails to client/other side.
- Run document reviews and disclosure projects.
- Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements.
- Learn about key governing regulatory frameworks and assist clients in their engagement with regulators.
- Work on business development ideas and plans.
- Delegate to and mentor junior associates and trainees.
- Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates.
- Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and in the market, including with opportunities to produce external-facing content.
Key requirements:
- Qualified lawyer qualified in England & Wales or a common law jurisdiction, ideally 2-4 PQE.
- Strong technical and commercial abilities.
- Intellectually able with top class academics.
- A tenacious and enthusiastic approach to surpass the expectations of our clients.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers/trainees.
- Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing).
- Strong, innovation-centred approach to client work and business development, including confidence in using approved AI tech and supervising the work of others who do so.
- Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload.
- Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients.
- Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management.