Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation (5–8 PQE)
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
The Firm
An established London headquatered firm is looking to hire a Senior Associate to join their market-leading litigation practice. The firm has a long-standing presence in the City and offers a genuinely balanced environment - the team is ambitious and entrepreneurial, but without the intensity of larger international practices.
The Role
You will work closely with high-profile partners who are focusing on scaling the commercial disputes team. The practice is extremely busy, offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience from day one across a variety of complex commercial litigation matters.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a diverse caseload of commercial disputes from inception to resolution.
* Drafting pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
* Engaging directly with clients and counsel.
* Supervising junior team members where appropriate.
* Supporting partners with business development and client relationship management.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary with a generous bonus structure tied to performance.
* Work-life balance: Target of around 1200 hours per year.
* Collaborative and supportive culture, with the autonomy to take ownership of matters.
* Genuine progression opportunities.
* Exposure to high-value, complex disputes.
About You
* 5–9 years’ PQE in commercial litigation.
* Strong technical grounding with experience running your own matters.
* Background in a strong litigation team.
* Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident dealing directly with clients.
If yoyu are interested in learning more about this positon, please apply, or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com.