Media Litigation Associate (3–6 PQE) | City of London | Chambers and Legal 500 Ranked
Are you a media disputes lawyer looking to step up into a more dynamic, entrepreneurial environment? This thriving City boutique offers the perfect mix of high-end clients, interesting work and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where you career can truly thrive.
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.
The client base is as exciting as it is diverse, from global tech giants and household-name publishers to production companies, influencers and high-profile individuals. The firm has built a strong reputation for handling complex, high-stakes disputes with commercial precision and a creative edge.
Imagine a culture that truly empowers you. Without rigid hierarchies, lawyers at all levels are trusted with real responsibility, supported to grow and given direct access to clients from day one. Progression is driven by talent and ambition, not time served and with flexibility at its core, your career can advance as quickly and as far as you want it to.
The Role
You will join a well-established media litigation team working alongside partners who are recognised leaders in the field. The practice is at the forefront of disputes involving:
* Reputation management, privacy, and defamation
* Copyright and IP disputes
* Injunctions and urgent interim relief
* Data and digital media disputes
* Complex commercial media litigation
The work is complex and high profile, often involving urgent interim relief, cross-border issues and significant media scrutiny. The kind of work that keeps you sharp, engaged and constantly learning. The firm is particularly strong at representing clients in the digital media space, as well as high-net-worth individuals and creatives.
You will be immersed in every aspect of case strategy, client management, drafting and advocacy. You’ll also have opportunities to play a visible role in business development and thought leadership in this fast-evolving sector.
What Makes This Role Stand Out
* Work on high-profile and intellectually stimulating media litigation matters
* Join a standout team of media and IP specialists with deep sector expertise
* Be part of a boutique that combines top-tier work with a modern, flexible culture
* Flat structure, direct client contact, and meaningful responsibility from day one
* A supportive team that champions development and progression
* Hybrid working and true flexibility
* Long-term progression opportunities, including a transparent and substantial equity path
Requirements
* You will be a qualified solicitor with 3 to 6 years of PQE in media litigation
* Strong experience in reputation, privacy, defamation, or content-related disputes
* A solid grounding in IP, data, or broader commercial litigation is a bonus
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A commercial mindset and a genuine interest in media and creative sectors
* A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to take initiative
An unmissable chance for a talented media litigator to join a dynamic City boutique, handling top-tier work, building your profile and accelerating your career in a supportive, high-performing team.
Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential conversation.