An opportunity has arisen for a junior contentious lawyer to join a globally recognised dispute resolution team at a leading international firm. The practice brings together litigators, arbitrators, mediators, advocacy experts, regulatory specialists and investigators to advise on complex, cross-border contentious matters.

Working as part of a highly ranked disputes group, you will gain exposure to a varied caseload of contentious work spanning both commercial litigation and competition litigation, including large-scale class actions. Matters arise across a range of sectors, including technology, energy, defence and aviation, offering a broad and intellectually demanding platform.

You will be expected to manage your own workload efficiently while supporting senior colleagues, taking the lead where appropriate, delegating and providing feedback to more junior team members, and keeping supervisors and the wider team updated on progress. Client relationships are central: you will anticipate client needs, respond promptly and help manage expectations throughout matters. There is also scope to contribute to business development, mentoring, internal training and firm-wide initiatives.

Qualified legal practitioner in a common law jurisdiction.
Between one and three years' legal experience in dispute resolution (stronger or lighter candidates may be considered).
Solid drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
Foundation-level people management and business development abilities.
Commercial awareness, with a good understanding of law firm financial drivers and budget/ cost management.

Apply for this role

Confidential. We never contact your current employer.