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Litigation Solicitor – Fixed-Term Contract
Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration
Location: Central London
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: Competitive
A highly regarded specialist London disputes firm is looking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor on a fixed-term contract to join its established Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration practice.
The firm has a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value and cross-border disputes, acting for an international client base that includes corporates, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals and overseas clients.
The Role
The successful solicitor will join a busy disputes team and work closely with experienced Partners across a range of ongoing contentious matters. The role will include:
- High-value commercial litigation, including English High Court proceedings.
- International arbitration and cross-border disputes.
- Complex contractual and corporate disputes.
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, instructions to counsel and other litigation documents.
- Managing disclosure, evidence and key procedural deadlines.
- Conducting detailed legal research and preparing advice.
- Assisting with interim applications, jurisdictional issues and enforcement matters.
- Liaising directly with clients, counsel, experts and overseas lawyers.
- Taking responsibility for matters and helping drive cases through to resolution.
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About You
The firm is looking for an experienced qualified solicitor who can quickly integrate into the team and provide immediate support across an active caseload. Ideally, you will have:
- Strong Commercial Litigation / Dispute Resolution experience.
- Experience handling complex and high-value contentious matters.
- Good knowledge of High Court litigation and procedure.
- Excellent drafting, research and case-management skills.
- The ability to manage matters independently with appropriate Partner supervision.
- Strong client-facing and communication skills.
- Experience working within a busy disputes practice.
- International Arbitration and/or cross-border disputes experience would be advantageous, although strong Commercial Litigation experience is the priority.
- Availability to start at relatively short notice would be beneficial.
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Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established London disputes boutique and gain exposure to sophisticated commercial litigation and international disputes.
If this sounds like the right role for you do not hesitate to contact: Joey.mullen@simpsonjudge.co.uk 07831592157
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