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Litigation Senior Associate – 5+ PQE

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Matthew Makrinos

  • Contact email:

    matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3137 3740

  • Published:

    about 17 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-08-19

Our client

A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Senior Associate to join their Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery Litigation team in London. 

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Position Overview

As a Senior Associate, you will play a crucial role in managing a diverse caseload of civil fraud and asset recovery matters. You will handle sophisticated and high-stakes commercial litigation matters, frequently involving international aspects, and provide counsel to a diverse client base comprising corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. This position offers the opportunity to develop your expertise, contribute to business development initiatives, and progress your career within a supportive and dynamic team.

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Responsibilities

  • Handle high-value, complex commercial disputes, domestically and internationally, with an emphasis on the financial services sector

  • Advise clients on contentious issues, often with cross-border dimensions

  • Prepare witness statements, pleadings, and court applications

  • Coordinate with and instruct barristers, overseas counsel, forensic experts, investigators, and other professional advisors

  • Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations

  • Build and sustain strong client relationships, delivering practical and strategic guidance

  • Support business development efforts and contribute to the team’s thought leadership initiatives

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Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction)

  • Demonstrable experience with interim relief applications (e.g., freezing orders, search orders)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client management skills

  • Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy abilities

  • Sound understanding of litigation procedures, particularly in the High Court

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex, fast-moving cases

  • Excellent organisational and time management skills

  • Commercial acumen and a pragmatic outlook

  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced work environment

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Matthew Makrinos.

Email: matthew@rutherfordsearch.com

Phone: 020 3137 3740