Litigation Associate

Our Client a Chambers ranked Band 1 firm is seeking a talented Litigation Associate (2+ PQE) to join its market-leading disputes practice in London.

This is an opportunity to work on high-profile, complex, and cross-border disputes for leading financial institutions, multinational corporations, and sovereign clients. The successful candidate will join a highly regarded team handling matters before the High Court and other major dispute resolution forums.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or another common law jurisdiction with the ability to practise in England & Wales.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation, banking litigation, civil fraud, or a related disputes practice.
• Fluent Portuguese language skills (written and spoken), with the ability to review documents, communicate with clients and witnesses, and work effectively on matters involving Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions.
• Strong experience in High Court litigation, including familiarity with:
• Statements of case
• Disclosure exercises
• Witness statements
• Expert evidence
• Interim applications
• Trial preparation
• Experience managing large-scale document reviews and coordinating with international counsel.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on complex commercial and cross-border disputes.
• Drafting pleadings, witness statements, applications, and other court documents.
• Managing disclosure and evidence-gathering exercises.
• Coordinating with clients, counsel, experts, and overseas lawyers.
• Assisting with strategic case management and trial preparation.
• Conducting legal research and preparing client advice on substantive and procedural issues.
• Supporting partners and senior associates on high-value, business-critical litigation.

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