Associate

Associate — Disputes & Investigations, Belfast

  • LocationBelfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience3+ PQE
  • PracticeLitigation

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A growing disputes team is hiring an experienced commercial disputes associate to be based in Belfast as part of an Advanced Delivery legal hub. The role will support a global litigation and investigations practice, working on high-value, complex commercial disputes and cross-border matters while remaining Belfast-based.

You will join an integrated litigation & investigations group covering commercial litigation, antitrust, securities, insolvency, insurance, white-collar investigations and emerging issues (data/cyber, fintech and ESG). The role offers exposure to London-led work, collaboration with transaction teams, and opportunities for professional development on high-profile matters.

The team supports hybrid working (up to 40% remote) and provides a range of employee benefits and development resources.

  • Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PQE, ideally with city or global firm experience
  • Proven experience in commercial litigation/disputes (drafting pleadings, witness statements, expert evidence, and court preparation)
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research and project-management skills
  • Excellent client-facing and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines; focus on business development

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