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A highly respected City law firm, located in EC2A, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor to join their leading Commercial Litigation team. With a reputation for handling high-stakes disputes for a diverse range of clients-from entrepreneurial businesses to global corporations-this is a prime opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor to thrive in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
This role offers exposure to a variety of complex and high-value matters across multiple sectors, as well as the chance to develop deep client relationships while working within a firm known for its progressive culture and commitment to excellence.
The Senior Associate Solicitor's role
The Senior Associate Solicitor will play a central role in managing commercial litigation cases, often with international elements and cross-border considerations. The caseload will include contractual disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, fraud, professional negligence, and interim relief applications.
You will be expected to take on significant responsibility from the outset, handling matters autonomously while also supervising junior lawyers and contributing to strategic decisions. Business development will form part of the role, with the Senior Associate Solicitor encouraged to build their own profile and client base within the commercial litigation space.
The Senior Associate Solicitor
To be successful in this Senior Associate Solicitor position, you should:
- Be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 5 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
- Have experience managing complex, document-heavy disputes from inception through to resolution.
- Be confident in advocacy (where appropriate), client interaction, and court procedure.
- Possess strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate leadership capabilities and a genuine interest in mentoring and team development.
- Experience in arbitration, regulatory investigations, or cross-border litigation is desirable.
In Return?
- Salary in the region of 90,000 to 115,000 depending on experience.
- A hybrid working model and modern office based in the city.
- Strong professional development support, including internal and external training.
- A transparent pathway to partnership and opportunities to grow your own client base.
- A dynamic, collegiate environment with a real emphasis on work-life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join a market-leading Commercial Litigation team in the heart of the City.
