Litigation/Arbitration Lawyer

Location

City of London, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Our client is a renowned global dispute resolution powerhouse. They are now actively looking for mid-level (ideally 2-5 PQE) Associates with premium backgrounds, and experience working on disputes across:

• competition
• tax,
• financial services,
• civil fraud, and
• insolvency

The firm's lawyers represent clients (both as claimants and defendants), in leading and high profile cases in the English Courts and other jurisdictions, the so-called 'mega-trials'. As well as litigating cases to judgment, they are also expert at resolving claims through alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. The firm also has a strong track record of representing clients in the defence of investigations by national authorities as well as the European Commission in respect of Competition cases (including sector inquiries), as well as managing internal investigations into competition law and bribery/corruption issues.

In order to be considered for a position at this prestigious firm:

• You will have an exceptional academic record from a top flight university, and almost certainly have trained in a Magic Circle, Top 10 English firm or the London office of a "White Shoe" premium US firm.
• You will have gained probably 2-5 years' high quality post-qualification experience in competition, tax, financial services, civil fraud, or insolvency disputes.
• High quality candidates from top tier firms in Australia or New Zealand, in particular those with the BCL or Cantab LLM are encouraged to apply.
• Pupil barristers at top rank chambers electing to join a firm instead of chambers may also be of interest.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a very high quality disputes lawyer to join a global powerhouse. The firm offers exceptional salaries and hefty bonus scheme.

The ideal candidate will be England & Wales or New Zealand/Australian qualified lawyer with 2-5 years' PQE. An LLM from a highly ranked university would be well regarded.

If you are interested in hearing more please call David for a confidential discussion on +44(0)78 6077 4391 or email in confidence to [email protected]

Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, please note that this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience

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Salary

£150k - £220k per annum