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Senior Associate - Commercial Disputes

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need 5-8 years' PQE in commercial disputes, strong drafting skills, experience managing cases and juniors, client care capability, and a keen interest in business development.
  • You will manage litigation and arbitration cases, supervise junior team members, draft legal documents, ensure quality, and foster client relationships while contributing to business development.

Requirements

  • You will have 5-8 years' PQE experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration. Candidates with higher or lower PQE than this range will be considered.
  • You will have experience in managing litigation and arbitration cases on a day to day basis and supervising more junior members of the team.
  • Strong ability to draft and manage legal documents such as filings and advice, to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and precision.
  • Enthusiasm, an excellent academic background and a commitment to develop and share technical skills are key.
  • Strong and demonstrable client care skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an effective team.
  • Keen interest in business development.

Responsibilities

  • You will be a member of the Corporate Disputes practice in London, managing a portfolio of litigation and arbitration cases, working closely with experienced partners, counsels and associates.
  • Managing litigation and arbitration cases on a day to day basis and supervising more junior members of the team.
  • Strong ability to draft and manage legal documents such as filings and advice, to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and precision.
  • Demonstrating enthusiasm, an excellent academic background and a commitment to develop and share technical skills.
  • Strong and demonstrable client care skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of an effective team.
  • Keen interest in business development.

FAQs

What is the required experience for the Senior Associate - Commercial Disputes position?

Candidates are expected to have 5-8 years' PQE experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration, though higher or lower PQE may also be considered.

What kind of work will I be doing in this role?

You will manage a portfolio of litigation and arbitration cases, working closely with experienced partners, counsels, and associates on a range of complex disputes, including contractual, M&A, joint venture, shareholder, and civil fraud matters.

Is there an opportunity for business development in this role?

Yes, a keen interest in business development is encouraged and seen as an important aspect of this position.

What is the working environment like at Norton Rose Fulbright?

The firm promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment, allowing employees flexibility in how they choose to work from both the office and a remote location.

Can I expect to receive support in my professional development?

Yes, Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to supporting the development and sharing of technical skills among its employees.

What type of clients will I be working with?

You will work with a range of clients, including international blue-chip corporates and financial institutions.

Does the firm promote diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Yes, Norton Rose Fulbright strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment and is an equal opportunities employer.

Are there any accommodations available during the recruitment process?

Yes, the firm aims to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encourages candidates needing tailored adjustments to communicate their requirements.

Will I be supervising other team members in this role?

Yes, you will have experience managing litigation and arbitration cases on a day-to-day basis and supervising more junior members of the team.

What types of disputes will I encounter in this role?

You will encounter complex contractual disputes, M&A disputes, joint venture disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, and civil fraud cases.

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We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 3,500 lawyers and other legal staff based in Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; consumer markets; transport; technology; and life sciences and healthcare. Through our global risk advisory group, we leverage our industry experience with our knowledge of legal, regulatory, compliance and governance issues to provide our clients with practical solutions to the legal and regulatory risks facing their businesses. Wherever we are, we operate in accordance with our global business principles of quality, unity and integrity. We aim to provide the highest possible standard of legal service in each of our offices and to maintain that level of quality at every point of contact. Norton Rose Fulbright Verein, a Swiss verein, helps coordinate the activities of Norton Rose Fulbright members but does not itself provide legal services to clients. Norton Rose Fulbright has offices in more than 50 cities worldwide, including London, Houston, New York, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg