Commercial Litigation (Banking Litigation) Associate

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Due to growth, a new vacancy has arisen for a Banking Litigation Associate (2-5 PQE) to join at the West End office of this highly respected Legal 500 firm. They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires, and an influx of work.

You will also find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms. The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME-sized law firm using it ; This Legal 500 firm is looking for a Banking & Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their highly rated Dispute Resolution team at their office in the West End.

Banking, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery matters:

Drafting and managing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and applications in contentious insolvency and banking litigation matters. Supporting secured lenders with enforcement actions, including possession proceedings, debt recovery, and guarantor claims. Assisting insolvency practitioners with contentious matters such as misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and antecedent transaction claims (transactions at undervalue, preferences, and wrongful/fraudulent trading). Conducting legal research and preparing advice on insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, receivership, CVAs, pre-packs, restructuring options). Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Managing elements of high-value and complex commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution (court proceedings, mediation, settlement). Supporting on shareholder and contractual disputes, including drafting and reviewing agreements, correspondence, and settlement terms. Handling procedural aspects of litigation including case management, timetabling, and liaising with counsel.

The team is professional, friendly, supportive, and led by strong business generators.

you will work side by side with industry leaders, giving you a platform to rise to the top of your game!

You will be a Banking / Commercial Litigation Solicitor 2-5 PQE You will ideally have gained your experience dealing with a contentious banking and corporate recoveries caseload. Salary is highly competitive with excellent benefits and a generous bonus structure to boost your earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking & Commercial Litigation Associate to join this dynamic Legal 500 firm in the West End of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation….

Posted: April 14th, 2026