Commercial Dispute Resolution Associate
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Reading
- Salary
- £55000 - £75000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 11 Dec 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Litigation/Dispute Resolution
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years
Job Details
This firm is a commercially minded Legal Top 100 firm in the Reading who are highly ranked in the Chambers 500 for their Commercial Litigation work in the South East. They also have several named lawyers and is renowned for their work in complex litigation matters in the area. They have clients ranging from private individuals to multi-national corporations and financial institutions.
The Firm
This commercially minded firm have experienced large growth in recent years, having hired some of the most sought-after, heavyweight Lawyers in the industry, many Senior Associates and Partners making lateral moves from Top 100 firms.
They have many offices nationally and a growing international presence. They have a different culture compared to that of most similar sized practices; they have a much more relaxed, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture.
Staff value more in the way of work-life balance and flexibility. They invest heavily in their workforce and are very progressive; their learning and development program is widely respected in the legal sector and has been recognised by several industry awards. They are a cohesive, inclusive, and entrepreneurial organisation.
Their clients include some of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the world, placing them on a global stage.
The Role
The firm is seeking to hire a 1 - 4+ year PQE Dispute Resolution Associate / Commercial Litigation Associate to join their thriving and successful Reading team.
The department has a track record for advising clients on complex and difficult disputes and have over the years acted on many of the largest cases in the courts and tribunals. They handle all aspects of commercial litigation and are highly respected among their peers.
The clients are of high quality and often international, and you will work alongside other expert leaders in your field.
This is a great chance to join a thriving commercial firm, with a laid back and friendly culture in their Reading office
Requirements
- You will be a Dispute Resolution Associate OR Commercial Litigation Associate with 1 - 4 years PQE (there is no upper limit for PQE, so this move would suit a Senior Associate or Partner seeking a lateral move)
- You will engage in business development for the firm as well as work alongside an existing caseload of reputable, quality clients.
- You will provide commercial and legal guidance when necessary to clients
- You will have excellent communication skills
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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