Senior Associate | Media & Commercial Disputes | City of London Are you an experienced media & commercial disputes lawyer ready to step into a genuinely senior role with real influence, responsibility, and a clear route to progression? This thriving City boutique is looking to appoint a Senior Associate level solicitor to play a key role within its market-leading media and communications disputes team. This is a rare opportunity to operate as second-in-command to the partners, with exposure to premium work, direct client relationships and the chance to help shape the future direction of the practice. The Firm This highly regarded commercial boutique is known for its sharp legal minds, entrepreneurial energy and deep expertise across litigation, IP, media, and commercial law. Founded by partners from leading international firms, it combines top-tier work with a progressive approach to practice. Clients range from household-name global media and tech companies to influencers, publishers, production companies, and high-profile individuals. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes disputes with commercial precision and a creative edge. The culture is open, collaborative, and refreshingly non-hierarchical. Lawyers at all levels are trusted with real responsibility, supported to grow, and given direct access to clients from day one. Flexible working is standard, and progression is based on ability, not time served. The Role You will join a well-established and very busy media litigation team, working closely with Partners who are recognised as some of the leading media litigators in the market. The team handles a broad and high-calibre caseload spanning reputation management, privacy, defamation, copyright, injunctions, data, and commercial media disputes. This role is designed for a senior lawyer who wants more than execution alone. You will take a lead role on matters, act as a key point of contact for clients and support the partners in driving strategy, mentoring associates and managing workflow across the team. The work is complex, high-profile, often involving interim relief, cross-border elements and significant media scrutiny. The firm has particular strength in digital and online media disputes, as well as acting for high-net-worth individuals, creatives, and businesses operating in the public eye. There is a clear expectation that this role will evolve into an even more senior position as the practice continues to grow. A good bonus structure is in place, rewarding contribution, performance, and the achievement of agreed measures. What Makes This Role Stand Out A genuinely senior position within a top-tier media litigation practice Operate as second-in-command to the partners, with influence over strategy and delivery Step straight into a highly active, high-quality caseload Work alongside and learn from some of the best media litigators in the market Senior responsibility, client ownership, and oversight of associates A boutique combining elite work with a modern, flexible culture Hybrid working and true flexibility Excellent bonus potential linked to performance Clear long-term progression prospects, including a transparent and substantial equity path Requirements You will be a qualified solicitor at Senior Associate level with strong experience in media litigation Proven expertise in reputation management, privacy, defamation, or content-related disputes A solid grounding in IP, data, or broader commercial litigation is advantageous The confidence and credibility to manage clients and matters autonomously Strong leadership skills and an interest in mentoring junior lawyers Excellent communication skills and commercial awareness A proactive, collaborative approach with an entrepreneurial mindset This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior media litigator seeking real responsibility, visibility, and progression within a high-quality City boutique. Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch with Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion.