A leading US law firm is seeking a high-performing 5–6 PQE Associate to join its elite London litigation and arbitration team. This is a rare opportunity to work alongside Chambers and Legal 500-ranked partners on complex, high-value disputes involving global clients across sectors such as private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology.
The team is led by highly regarded practitioners with deep experience in:
* Shareholder and JV disputes
* Fund and portfolio company litigation
* IP/IT and outsourcing disputes
* International arbitration under HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, LMAA, UNCITRAL, and SIAC rules
* Defamation, restrictive covenants, and team move issues
The practice is particularly active in cross-border disputes and international arbitration, with a strong track record in the financial services, energy, defence, and technology sectors. The team regularly handles matters involving urgent injunctive relief, asset tracing, and multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies.
Why this role?
* Work closely with globally recognised partners in a lean, high-performing team
* Take ownership of significant matters with real client exposure
* Join a growing London office with a strong international platform
* Enjoy a top-market salary with no billable hours target
* Benefit from a balanced associate-to-partner ratio and clear progression path
Ideal candidate:
* 5–6 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial litigation and/or arbitration
* Strong academic background and excellent drafting and analytical skills
* Experience with international arbitration and cross-border disputes is highly desirable
* Confident, collaborative, and commercially minded
This is an expansion hire at a firm in growth mode—ideal for a mid-level associate looking to step up and take on meaningful responsibility in a high-calibre, international disputes practice.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact James Cockerill at Taylor Root on jamescockerill@taylorroot.com or message directly via LinkedIn Messager.