Former Litigation Lawyer; Specialist Litigation Recruiter, placing the best legal talent in Top Tier law firms Internationally and across London
Associate – Commercial Litigation | London
The Role
William James Recruitment has been instructed on an opportunity with a leading international law firm whose Commercial Litigation team is ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 (London).
The London team advises on a wide range of complex, high-value disputes, often with a significant international dimension Matters include contractual and shareholder disputes, contested share purchase agreements, corporate control issues, fraud and asset tracing, professional negligence, insolvency-related litigation, financial services disputes, technology and intellectual property matters, crypto asset recovery, and reputation management.
The practice is particularly well regarded for securing urgent interim remedies, including freezing injunctions, search orders, and asset recovery measures. The team also advises on emerging and evolving risk areas, such as ESG and climate-related claims, greenwashing allegations, cybercrime, and AI and data theft.
Clients include corporates across the financial services, energy, technology, transport, telecoms, and healthcare sectors, as well as governmental bodies and high-net-worth individuals. The team works closely with colleagues across the firm and leverages a strong international network to deliver coordinated, cross-border litigation.
This represents a standout opportunity to join a Tier 1 London disputes practice, offering exposure to premium work, early responsibility, and clear long-term career progression.
The Candidate
* Qualified solicitor with 4–6 years’ PQE in commercial litigation at a comparable firm
* Strong academic background (2:1 or equivalent from a leading university)
* Experience managing complex disputes, ideally with cross-border elements
* Excellent technical knowledge of litigation, arbitration, and ADR
* Commercially focused with strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
* Committed to delivering high-quality client service and contributing to business development
Why This Opportunity
* Join a highly regarded disputes team working on market-leading matters
* Exposure to complex, cross-border and high-value litigation
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge areas including ESG, cyber, and AI-related claims
* Collaborative, international platform with genuine career development
Benefits & How to Apply
* Competitive remuneration and benefits package
* High-quality work with leading partners and clients
* Supportive and collegiate team culture
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone, there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.
Contact
Alice Winter (Retained Consultant)
Email: alice.winter@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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