Associate – Dispute Resolution

Our client is a global law firm who provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.

The role requires an experienced lawyer who is able to work to a high standard and accept a high degree of responsibility in leading matters and maintaining client contact.

Requirements:

·       Excellent academic background

·       4 to 6 years PQE

·       Insurance experience from a top-tier law firm

·       Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (although candidates with experience in certain other jurisdictions will also be considered)

·       Proactive and self-starting individual

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Strong commercial awareness

·       A flexible approach to work and be open to working in a multi-disciplinary team

·       Client facing experience is preferable

·       Experience of taking a lead associate role on matters, together with responsibility for supervision of more junior team members

·       Communicate effectively on both a practical and intellectual level and be an active listener

·       Demonstrate an aptitude for dealing with complex and intricate transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and that require a more creative approach

·       Have an interest in, and an aptitude for, developing the firm’s business, and a willingness to assist in the development of client relationships through meetings, presentations, producing know-how and other business development initiatives.

Our client offers a very completive tax free salary, family benefits package and excellent bonus scheme. They are also offering a long term career opportunity to grow within the company and the opportunity to work on premium dispute resolution work.