Job Description
The opportunity:
A leading Litigation team with a truly international footprint is looking to hire an ambitious and experienced Litigation Associate to join its growing Cross-Border Disputes team in London. This is a rare opportunity to work on some of the most high-value, complex, and confidential matters in the global disputes space.
The Role:
You will work closely with a highly regarded Partner on a wide range of matters, including:
* High-profile fraud and asset recovery litigation (including current mandates valued at £1 and £750m respectively)
* Cross-border disputes involving government entities and financial institutions
* Matters with a strong international dimension, particularly in the Middle East and Africa
* Work will include aspects of international arbitration, corruption, and reputational risk.
Key Requirements:
1. 5+ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
2. Strong experience in civil fraud litigation is essential
3. Exposure to arbitration and/or insolvency litigation is advantageous, but not required
4. Comfortable working on matters involving overseas clients (90% of client base is international)
5. Able to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
6. Must be able to work on cases not involving acting against banks due to client conflicts....