Senior Associate - Product Liability

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join a market-leading Product Liability team in London. The team is internationally recognised for defending complex, high-value and cross-border liability claims, advising insurers, manufacturers, distributors and multinational corporates across sectors including manufacturing, automotive, life sciences, consumer products, energy and heavy industry.

The role involves managing a varied caseload of complex product liability and environmental liability claims, defending high-value, multi-party and cross-jurisdictional disputes, and handling product safety issues, recalls and regulatory investigations. You will work closely with partners and clients on strategic, business-critical matters, collaborate with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions to coordinate global defence strategies, and support the continued growth of an expanding practice. You will also supervise and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development initiatives.

Key responsibilities include drafting pleadings, witness evidence, expert instructions and settlement documentation; supporting clients through mediation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution; and building strong client relationships through responsive, commercial advice.

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Typically 5+ years' PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range are encouraged to apply.
• Strong experience in product liability, environmental liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation or related disputes work.
• Experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Excellent legal and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Confidence managing client relationships and leading matters with appropriate supervision.
• Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.