Commercial Litigation Associate

Commercial Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE)

Civil Fraud | International Arbitration | High-Value Disputes

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)

Salary: £97,500 – £105,000 + bonus (or £120,000+ OTE via commission structure)

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An opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre Commercial Litigation Associate (3–5 PQE) to join a Legal 500-ranked disputes boutique in Central London. The firm operates at the top end of the market, regularly acting on complex, high-value disputes and competing directly with leading US and Magic Circle firms.

Due to continued growth and an increasingly sophisticated caseload, the firm is seeking an associate to support on a broad range of commercial litigation, civil fraud, and international arbitration matters.

The Firm

• Boutique structure with high-quality, complex work
• Strong reputation in financial disputes and arbitration
• Direct partner exposure and responsibility from early stage
• Continued growth and expansion

The Role

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Complex commercial litigation matters
• High-value financial disputes and civil fraud cases
• International arbitration proceedings
• Multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Drafting, case strategy, and managing matters through to trial

Candidate Requirements

• 3–5 years’ PQE in commercial litigation
• Training and experience from a Top 30 UK firm, US firm, or leading disputes boutique
• Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 from a Russell Group or equivalent university)
• Experience handling complex, high-value disputes
• Exposure to civil fraud and/or international arbitration is desirable
• Strong working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) xwzovoh
• Commercially astute with strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Key Selling Points

• Exposure to high-value, complex disputes typically associated with US and Magic Circle firms
• Strong focus on civil fraud and international arbitration
• High level of responsibility and client exposure
• Flexible remuneration structure aligned to individual preference
• Clear progression within a growing specialist disputes practice

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