William James Recruitment
Litigation Junior Associate
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Litigation Junior Associate
Associate – Premium Litigation Boutique (Confidential)
About the Role
William James Recruitment is conducting a confidential search to recruit an Associate to join a fast-growing, premium litigation boutique that directly competes with Magic Circle, Silver Circle, and US firms on complex, high-value disputes.
The firm is led by respected City litigators and has established a strong reputation for handling:
- Sophisticated commercial litigation
- Large-scale civil fraud
- Banking and financial markets disputes
The partnership comprises highly regarded practitioners who previously held senior positions at leading firms. The team has expanded through strategic hires from top-tier UK and US practices.
The practice operates globally, representing clients in cutting-edge and high-profile matters before English courts and international jurisdictions. Work encompasses:
- Commercial litigation & arbitration
- Civil fraud & asset tracing
- Banking & financial services disputes
- Insolvency
- Reputation & information protection
- Sanctions & white-collar crime
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The team regularly handles disputes ranging from £2.5m to multi-billion-pound cases and frequently opposes leading City and international firms.
Key Opportunity for the Right Candidate
- Genuine responsibility from Day One in complex matters.
- Meaningful involvement in high-value cases within a collaborative, high-calibre environment.
- Clear, meritocratic progression—with examples of rapid advancement internally.
The Candidate
We seek an ambitious lawyer (1–3 years’ PQE) from a leading City, national, or international firm (or equivalent) with:
- A strong academic and commercial litigation background.
- Experience assisting on complex, high-value disputes.
- Commercially astute with exceptional analytical and drafting skills.
- Confident working in lean teams with direct Partner exposure.
- Proactive and eager to take early responsibility.
- Collaborative yet personable in approach.
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Why This Opportunity?
✅ Exclusive confidential positioning with a top litigation boutique. ✅ Exposure to work normally reserved for Magic Circle and US firms. ✅ Direct access to respected Partners with meaningful client contact. ✅ Rapid development with clear progression paths. ✅ High-calibre disputes without excessive billing pressure.
Benefits
📌 Competitive salary (starting at £100k) 📌 Performance-based bonus (from 1,500 billable hours) 📌 Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 flexible/home days) 📌 Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture 📌 Attractive additional benefits package
Apply in the strictest confidence via email or telephone.
Contact
Alice Winter (Retained Consultant) 📞 Direct Dial: 020 3918 1665 📱 Mobile: 0794 405 5476 ✉ Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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