39 Litigation Associate jobs in London

Role | Litigation Associate

Company | Top UK/International Law Firm

Size | >100 Lawyers

Level | ± 3-7 PQE

Based | London – Hybrid or in Office

Offer | Flexible £90,000 - £95,000 + bonus

Start Date | Urgent - Within 1 month

We are partnering with a top international law firm in London, who are looking for a Litigation Solicitor to join their team on a fixed-term or full-time basis with immediate effect. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented solicitor to join a leading global practice with a strong reputation in the market.

They are seeking a professional with 3-7 ± years PQE to join the firm and get involved in their current cases.

Typical duties for the role will include:

• Work with client and matter files, ensuring full compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
• Provide expert legal advice and be a member of the team in ongoing disputes.
• Drafting legal documents and negotiation.
• Collaborate with senior associates, partners, colleagues, and clients.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales.
• Be ready to start immediately or have a notice period of a month or less.
• ± 3-7 years PQE or Outstanding legal experience.
• A strong understanding of litigation processes, with the ability to work in complex matters.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for providing clear advice and building strong client rapport.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to teamwork.

If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Dan at Eclectic Recruitment.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Commercial Litigation Associate – Top 50 UK Law Firm

Location:  London
PQE:  2-5 years’
Salary:  Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Contract:  Permanent, Full-Time
Hybrid Working:  Yes

A prestigious Top 50 UK law firm is seeking a talented Commercial Litigation Associate  (2–5 PQE) to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution  team in London. This is a rare opportunity for ambitious associates from Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or elite US firms  to transition into a firm known for its collegiate culture, high-quality work and long-term career development .

The Role:

You’ll join a dynamic and full-service disputes team, working on a broad range of complex, high-value commercial litigation matters. The team advises a diverse client base including corporates, HNW individuals, investors, developers, trustees and charities — often on cross-border and multi-party disputes.

Key areas of focus include:

• Post-transactional disputes
• Shareholder and investor litigation
• Insolvency and restructuring-related claims
• Professional negligence
• Trust, estate and real estate disputes
• Funded litigation and group actions

You’ll also benefit from close collaboration with the firm’s Corporate, Private Client and Real Estate teams, offering a genuinely integrated approach to client service.

What the Firm is Looking For:

• 2–5 years’ PQE  ideally gained at a top-tier City, Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or US firm
• Strong academic background and excellent technical skills
• Experience handling complex commercial disputes
• A commercial mindset and a collaborative approach
• Desire to build long-term client relationships and grow within a supportive team

Why Apply?

• Join a firm with a strong reputation for litigation and a growing international profile
• Work on high-impact cases with a clear path to progression
• Enjoy a better work-life balance without compromising on quality of work
• Be part of a firm that values individuality, diversity and long-term development

Apply now or get in touch with Tom Davies at G2 Legal to find out more.

#INDMALS

• Manage a caseload of complex commercial litigation matters.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis on intricate legal issues.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, and other court documents with precision and clarity.
• Advise clients on legal strategy, potential outcomes, and risk management.
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings.
• Work effectively with junior lawyers and support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
• Liaise with opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and other third parties.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Stay current with case law, procedural rules, and developments in relevant practice areas.
• Contribute to business development and the growth of the litigation practice.

• Admitted to practice law in England and Wales, with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex litigation from commencement to conclusion.
• Strong track record of success in court advocacy and settlement negotiations.
• Exceptional drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of civil procedure rules and evidence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a demanding, fully remote environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and client-facing skills.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards.

Opportunity for a Patent Litigation Associate to join a market-leading IP practice in London.

The Firm

Our client is an international law firm with one of the most highly regarded Intellectual Property practices in the market.

Recognised as a leader across all areas of IP, the firm advises many of the world’s most innovative and technology-driven businesses.

Its London office is home to one of the largest IP teams in the city, with unparalleled contentious and non-contentious expertise across patents, trade marks, copyright, and data-related rights.

The Opportunity

The firm’s London-based IP group is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Patent Litigation team, with a particular focus on the life sciences sector.

You will work alongside some of the UK’s most respected patent litigators, advising on high-profile, technically complex disputes and supporting clients operating at the forefront of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology.

The role will involve:

• Managing and supporting complex patent litigation before the High Court and other relevant tribunals
• Advising clients on strategic IP protection and enforcement matters
• Collaborating across international offices on cross-border disputes
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to thought leadership in the life sciences space

Benefits

• Competitive city salary
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical insurance and other core benefits
• Agile working and a supportive, collaborative culture

Requirements

• Qualified Patent Litigation Solicitor with 3 - 5 PQE
• Strong academic background including a STEM degree
• Proven experience in life sciences patent litigation at a comparable practice

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact Emily Donnell at

The Firm

Established in 2020, KP Law (previously Keller Postman) is a specialist litigation boutique, focussing on collective redress.

The firm has over 100 employees across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool, , representing over 250,000 individual clients across a range of cases in areas such as product liability, competition, worker rights, data breach and privacy and financial services.

The firm’s ethos is to combine the best legal talent with a strong operational and technological platform to enable its clients to pursue cases that could not otherwise be brought against large corporates as a result of their wrongdoing. Uniquely, KP Law is owned and fully financed by a recognised UK litigation funder (Legatus Holdings). All of its cases are for claimants and carried out under contingent fee agreements at no cost or risk to its clients.

KP Law was ranked Tier 1 for Group Litigation: Claimant in The Legal 500 UK Guide 2024. This follows our success in 2023 where we received a commendation for ‘Litigation Boutique Firm of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2023 and won the Race Equality Initiative of the Year at the 2023 Women & Diversity in Law Awards.

The Role

Role Responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to:

• Working closely with partners and senior associates to deliver exceptionally high standards of work.
• Leading teams of paralegals and other business professionals (for example, data analysts) to progress clients’ claims in a bulk setting.
• Prepare correspondence – both to opposing counsel and for clients – and review documents for submitting to the Court / Tribunal.
• Resolving data issues and queries during the collation of clients’ information.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to progress and manage cases. Managing legal documentation and demonstrating effective case management.
• Conducting research, drafting, and reviewing of documentation relating to relevant cases including responding to complex client queries and issues.

Person Specification

• Qualified solicitor / barrister.
• Demonstrable litigation experience, ideally within the group litigation context, but not essential.
• Commercially astute and aware of key legal and business issues.
• Outstanding analytical, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective, trusted relationships at all levels within the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Client-centric approach.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment with consistently high levels of performance.
• Experience of supervising trainees and / or paralegals.
• Self-starter, willing to take on responsibility and manage multiple case workstreams day to day.
• Unfazed by new issues / problems – willing to think logically and provide solutions, even when dealing with issues which are novel.

Equal Opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a richly diverse workforce made up of the best talent in our industry. With a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for KP Law is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs.

Our Values

Excellence in Everything

• We deliver high-quality work, ensuring accuracy, and attention to detail in everything we do.
• We seek continuing competence by embracing feedback, learning from our experiences and that of others, and developing our expertise.
• We hold ourselves and each other to account for upholding the highest professional standards, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service.

Together We Achieve More

• We collaborate openly, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives to achieve the best results.
• We support and trust one another, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• We recognise that success is a team effort, sharing knowledge and celebrating each other’s achievements.

There’s Always a Way

• We approach challenges with a positive and proactive mindset, exploring creative and practical solutions.
• We take ownership of problems, staying committed and resilient until we achieve the best outcome.
• We embrace change and adaptability, seeing obstacles as opportunities to improve and innovate.

Our Benefits

We strive to offer a rounded benefits package, that employees value, no matter what stage of their career they are in. Current benefits include:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Hybrid working
• Life assurance
• Cash-back healthcare scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family friendly polices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff referral scheme

Our client, a top-tier US law firm, is seeking an associate with 2 to 6 years’ PQE to join its growing antitrust litigation practice in London. Led by a highly experienced partner group, the team handles complex competition disputes, including cross-border cartel cases and private enforcement actions, often for major private equity clients and global corporates. The group is fully integrated with the firm’s broader disputes, finance and transactional teams across Europe and the US, offering a strong platform for associates looking to build their career in high-stakes, international litigation.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a London-based team working at the intersection of complex litigation and competition law, with a strong cross-border emphasis. Acting on some of the most high-profile disputes in the market, the team regularly advises on cartel follow-on claims, abuse of dominance disputes, judicial reviews, class actions and cross-jurisdictional enforcement matters.

This is a unique chance to be part of a practice closely aligned with the firm’s renowned private equity, funds and restructuring groups, offering exposure to disputes emerging from high-value transactions, structured finance arrangements and broader commercial conflicts with an antitrust dimension.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in competition-related litigation, including damages claims, regulatory appeals and cross-border disputes.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies in coordination with international teams across Europe and North America.
• Advise on competition issues arising from transactional, restructuring and financial matters, often working alongside specialists in private equity, tax and finance.
• Participate in the drafting of pleadings, evidence, and advocacy preparations for high-stakes hearings and trials.
• Engage with leading clients including global investment firms, corporates and financial institutions.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• Between 2 and 6 PQE, with demonstrable experience in competition litigation.
• Strong academic background and excellent analytical skills.
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional disputes and working with international teams is highly desirable.
• Exposure to private enforcement claims, abuse of dominance disputes, or regulatory appeals is advantageous.
• Comfortable advising sophisticated clients, particularly those in the private equity or financial services sectors.

Property Litigation Associate (6 months – 2 years’ PQE) | West End | Legal 500 & Spears Ranked

Are you a Property Litigation Lawyer looking to gain exposure to high-value matters at a dynamic, forward-thinking firm? This thriving West End practice offers the perfect mix of high-end clients, complex work and a collaborative culture where your career can truly thrive.

The Firm

This is one of London’s most respected multi-service firms, highly ranked in the Legal 500 and nearly doubling in size over the past five years thanks to strategic growth, key hires and an influx of exciting work.

The Property Litigation team is known for handling some of the most complex and high-profile disputes across the real estate sector. They have represented major clients including John Lewis, Arcadia, and Vodafone. Led by a long-standing, highly regarded partner, the team provides an environment where junior lawyers can learn directly from market leaders and gain early exposure to headline cases.

The firm is also widely praised for its supportive, friendly and collegiate culture. Here, you’ll find:

• Mentorship from leading partners
• Hands-on experience from day one
• A genuine work-life balance compared to larger City firms

Always ahead of the curve, the firm has invested in AI-powered legal tech software that saves days of work, making it one of the only SME-sized firms to do so. This commitment to innovation, coupled with strong leadership, gives the practice its competitive edge.

The Role

You’ll join a busy and expanding Property Litigation department, taking on real responsibility from the outset. This is a chance to build your client base and work on a wide range of matters, particularly within prime London real estate for HNW and UHNW clients.

Your caseload will include:

• Professional negligence
• Dilapidation claims
• Contract disputes
• Arbitration and mediation
• Landlord & tenant disputes, break notices, lease terminations, and possession proceedings

The department is growing under strong leadership, so the role comes with excellent prospects for progression, exposure to complex, high-quality work, and increasing opportunities to take on business development responsibilities as your career advances.

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Work alongside nationally recognised partners and senior lawyers
• Advise on high-profile cases for HNW clients, developers, banks, and household names
• Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking firm with a strong culture of professional development
• Join a growing team where your career can progress quickly

Requirements

• 6 months – 2 years’ PQE as a Property Litigation Associate
• Commercial awareness and enthusiasm to develop sector knowledge and contribute to business development
• Team-focused with the adaptability to thrive in a hybrid working environment
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, client-focused setting

This role offers a career-defining opportunity to work with high-profile clients on some of the most exciting Property Litigation matters in London, while developing your skills and progressing your career within a leading firm.

Apply now for confidential consideration, or contact Sophie Avery at JMC Legal Recruitment for a discreet conversation.

This is a chance to work at a firm with one of the best names in the West End. The firm is award-winning and is a well-known name nationally for the work they specialise in. Due to growth, a new vacancy has arisen for a Banking Litigation Associate (2-5 PQE) to join at the West End office of this highly respected Legal 500 firm.

The Firm

This firm has one of the most well-respected names in London's West End.

They are a multi-service practice and punch well above their weight in terms of quality of work and output. They are ranked highly in the Legal 500, and in the last five years they have nearly doubled in size due to a dynamic team, strategic key hires, and an influx of work.

They have attracted many lawyers from top firms in London who are looking for a more collegiate, friendly culture where staff can make more of an impact and feel valued. You will also find there is much more in the way of staff flexibility and work-life balance than at larger city firms. They act for an array of companies, including names such as John Lewis, Arcadia, and Vodafone.

The firm is very entrepreneurial and is ahead of the curve on the changing legal landscape; they have recently invested in artificial intelligence, using state-of-the-art software, allowing staff to save days of work. This firm is the only SME-sized law firm using it ; big names have used it for several years. It is this approach to innovation and strong leadership that gives them their edge.

The Role

This Legal 500 firm is looking for a Banking & Commercial Litigation Solicitor to join their highly rated Dispute Resolution team at their office in the West End.

You'll be working with two leading partners who are expert in dispute resolution and the work will surround:

Banking, Insolvency & Corporate Recovery matters:

• Drafting and managing correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, and applications in contentious insolvency and banking litigation matters.
• Supporting secured lenders with enforcement actions, including possession proceedings, debt recovery, and guarantor claims.
• Assisting insolvency practitioners with contentious matters such as misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and antecedent transaction claims (transactions at undervalue, preferences, and wrongful/fraudulent trading).
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice on insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, receivership, CVAs, pre-packs, restructuring options).
• Liaising with clients, insolvency practitioners, and other stakeholders to progress recovery strategies and manage contentious negotiations.

Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Managing elements of high-value and complex commercial disputes from instruction through to resolution (court proceedings, mediation, settlement).
• Drafting statements of case, disclosure documents, and evidence bundles; preparing for hearings and trials.
• Assisting with injunction applications (e.g. freezing orders), enforcement, and contempt proceedings.
• Supporting on shareholder and contractual disputes, including drafting and reviewing agreements, correspondence, and settlement terms.
• Handling procedural aspects of litigation including case management, timetabling, and liaising with counsel.

The team is professional, friendly, supportive, and led by strong business generators.

This role is due to the influx of work and therefore growth within the department, and you will have excellent progression prospects; you will work side by side with industry leaders, giving you a platform to rise to the top of your game!

Requirements:

• You will be a Banking / Commercial Litigation Solicitor 2-5 PQE
• You will ideally have gained your experience dealing with a contentious banking and corporate recoveries caseload.
• You will have first-class interpersonal skills and the ability to build solid client relationships.
• Salary is highly competitive with excellent benefits and a generous bonus structure to boost your earnings.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Banking & Commercial Litigation Associate to join this dynamic Legal 500 firm in the West End of London.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to give Charlie Simpkin at JMC Legal Recruitment a call for a confidential conversation.