Senior Associate-Commercial Litigation | 6 Years + PQE

AJ ChambersLondonreedpublished 09/28/2026
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AJ Chambers are working with a top tier growing law firm in Central London who are seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Associate, this is a exciting opportunity to provide strategic support, mentoring and technical guidance assisting in the growth of the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a varied caseload of commercial civil litigation disputes both for domestic and international clients spread across many jurisdictions.
  • Have experience of cross border litigation and conflict of laws issues
  • Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management and dispute resolution.
  • Develop and grow the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
  • Work with senior and junior counsel, experts and be used to instructing lawyers in foreign jurisdictions and working with them.
  • Have existing potential referral relationships and a demonstrable track record of generating new business opportunities.
  • Support recruitment, mentoring and development of future team members.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across multiple professional disciplines

Requirements

  • 6–10+ years PQE in Commercial Litigation
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
  • Experience gained in magic circle or mid – tier firms
  • Minimum 2.1 degree from recognised university
  • Have established client contacts
  • Knowledge and experience in resolving disputes by arbitration would be helpful
  • Comprehensive knowledge and application of the Civil Procedure Rules and technical expertise in civil litigation generally.
  • Identifiable networks of referral opportunities and of foreign lawyers
  • Demonstrable business development capability.
  • Commercial, entrepreneurial and leadership mindset.
  • Strong and genuine ambition to progress to Partnership and Department Head.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • 28 day's holiday plus bank holidays
  • Life insurance
  • Bonuses
  • Extra day off for Birthday
  • Perkbox

Please Apply or contact Laura Turner @ AJ Chambers to find out more!

Contact person

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  • Laura Turner