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Media & Communications Disputes Senior Associate | 5+ PQE | London, West End | Hybrid Working | £70k - £85k + DOE | full benefits package
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Media & Communications Disputes Senior Associate | 5+ PQE | London, West End | Hybrid Working | £70k - £85k + DOE | full benefits package
Media & Communications Disputes Senior Associate | 4-6 PQE | London, West End
Hybrid Working | £70k - £85k DOE | Full Benefits Package
A superb opportunity is available for a dynamic and experienced Media & Communications Disputes Senior Associate to join a sought-after firm, highly regarded in the media and communications space.
The firm’s Media & Comms Disputes team is consistently recognised as Band 1 and Top Tier in both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. The firm offers exposure to high-quality work with well-known clients, including newspapers, broadcasters, publishers, production companies, streaming and social media platforms, and media insurance companies.
The Role
- Predominantly focused on defendant media litigation, but also includes commercial litigation matters
- Manage your own caseload while supporting Partners across the wider team
- Team is defendant-focused, but strong claimant-side experience candidates will also be considered
- Work covers:
- Defamation
- Privacy
- Data protection
- Contempt
- IP-related disputes
- Clearance & pre-publication advice
- Media litigation
- Wider commercial disputes
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What You Will Bring
Option 1: Defendant-Focused Media & Communications Background
- Dynamic and driven Senior Solicitor with 4-6 PQE with strong defendant-based Media and Communications litigation experience
Option 2: Commercial Litigation with Media Passion
- 4-6 PQE Solicitor with very strong commercial litigation experience, complemented by a passion for transitioning into Media litigation
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience gained in a well-recognised London firm
- Beneficial (though not essential) exposure to non-media litigation such as commercial, insolvency, or corporate disputes
Why Join the Firm?
- Highly recognised firm in media and communications
- High-profile, stimulating work with leading clients
- Excellent career opportunities and clear progression
- Full benefits package
- Reward commensurate with contribution
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This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor with strong Commercial Litigation or defendant-focused Media & Communications experience, looking to develop their career within a top-ranked team at a dynamic and respected West End firm.
Contact for Application/Conversation
For a confidential conversation, get in touch with: Jo Cokayne 📧 jo@lrlegal.co.uk 📞 0208 078 9236 (office hours) | 07925 104795 (out of office hours)
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