PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
• We are expanding and looking to recruit an Associate into our Commercial Disputes team, based in Manchester.
• You will be part of a team of commercial disputes lawyers with extensive experience across a range of specialisms.
• This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in working closely with our UK and International Partners on client relationship development and the continued expansion of the team and practice, which will provide clear career progression opportunities at a pivotal stage in your career.
• We have nurtured an environment where ambitious and hard-working lawyers are supported to succeed enjoying high calibre work with like-minded, inspiring colleagues who care about each other and their clients.
THE GROUP AND TEAM
The Commercial Disputes Group has lawyers across all UK offices and internationally. In each of the markets in which we operate we are recognised by independent commentators as one of the leading disputes and investigation practices, with a strong reputation in all of our offices for our commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes.
The Commercial Disputes Team in Manchester is the biggest commercial disputes practice in the region, "the strongest litigation team in Manchester by some margin".
We have real expertise in key areas, including swift delivery of commercial solutions to complex and critical issues. We can strategically deploy a combination of formal proceedings (including court and arbitral proceedings) and all aspects of alternative dispute resolution (including negotiation, mediation and adjudication). We recognise that an in-depth understanding of the transactions underpinning the disputes we deal with is essential to the sensible resolution of those disputes, so often work closely with our non-contentious colleagues. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the way our clients operate gives us a significant advantage over our opponents, who are frequently the magic circle/major city firms.
In addition to general commercial disputes, AG has specialists in Finance, Fraud, Construction, Crime, Insurance & Reinsurance, Information Technology, Media, Intellectual Property, Business Protection, Competition, Property and Tax and Pensions disputes. We represent a large number of blue-chip companies, public sector authorities/departments and high net worth individuals across a huge range of sectors including retail, transport, digital, food and drink, health, industrial, automotive, energy, utilities and financial services. We pride ourselves on being a busy, high performing, diverse and cohesive team.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
• A diverse and varied commercial disputes case load.
• The opportunity to up-skill in any number of the specialist areas of expertise we offer.
• Exposure to a multitude of forums and cross-border disputes.
• Business development training and opportunities.
YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
To be successful in this role, any candidate will need:
• Ability to support cases across a broad range of commercial disputes.
• Sound technical understanding of the law.
• Good drafting and communication skills.
• A commercial and common sense approach to issues.
• The ability to work to deadlines within a challenging environment.
• Self-motivation and be keen to be involved in training, marketing and business development.
• The ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work well as part of a team, including cross-office and cross-border.
OUR FIRM
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where people are valued, encouraged, and challenged to fulfil their potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. Our culture of improvement, growth and collaboration delivers results, drives innovation, and rewards ambition.
We not only provide technical excellence and experience but, crucially, demonstrate real insight into our clients and what really matters to them and as such we are natural choice for FTSE100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.
Our success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives. We have a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss the differences that make us who we are and celebrate this at AG.
OUR APPROACH: IMAGINE THE BEST YOU CAN BE
Everything we've accomplished can be traced back to our people and the way we work. Our culture is something we are proud of, and constantly invest in.
Here, you'll do high calibre work, with high-character colleagues who care for one another and our clients.
Are you up for the challenge?