Job Description

Description
The Department
For many law firms, litigation is predominantly a support function for their transactional teams. For us, dispute resolution is at the heart of our firm. We are one of the largest litigation teams in London with over 300 litigators.
Unusually, for a firm of our size, we remain largely conflict free and able to act against banks and other financial institutions, the 'big four' accountancy, consulting and audit firms and all major insurers. We act for all manner of businesses, ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. Our leadership of the and membership of gives us reach far beyond London, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Our Commercial Litigation lawyers are at the heart of our disputes team. We recognise that litigation is a distraction for our clients. We work to resolve their commercial disputes quickly and cost effectively so that they can get back to running their businesses as soon as possible. Our advice is always risk based and commercial.
Our Commercial Litigation team was recognised at The Lawyer Awards 2024, winning both Litigation Team of the Year and Competition & Regulatory team of the Year as well as Commercial Litigation Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2024 and the FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Award 2024.
Our in-house team of eDiscovery experts, , reduces the cost and complexity of large-scale document management and disclosure exercises. We invite legal start-ups into our incubator , allowing us to experience the next generation of litigation tools as they are developed.
Our forms a critical part of our investigatory capability, allowing us to partner with you throughout the whole investigation process; from discovery, through to managing any media issues that arise in the aftermath.
We have excellent links to litigation funders and have experience of co-ordinating group litigation claims and shareholder actions, allowing corporate entities to leverage claims as a potential asset.
We recognise that each dispute requires a bespoke solution. When we litigate we are known for our assertive style. Our Commercial litigation team is regularly involved in cutting edge high value disputes, many of which have an international element, and which include sectors such as Asset & film finance, Betting & gaming, Aviation, Construction, Hardware & software, Oil and gas, Partnership & shareholder disputes, Professional negligence, Sanctions/state immunity, Securities litigation, Shipping and international trade and Telecommunications & technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Associate to join our growing commercial litigation group. The successful candidate will be expected to work across the 11 Partners in the group on a variety of matters.
Skills/Experience

• At least a 6-month seat undertaken in commercial litigation.
• Demonstrable passion for litigation.
• Training completed at a leading international law firm.
• Strong academic record, 2.1 degree minimum.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Pro-active and takes initiative.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.
About The Mishcon de Reya Group
The Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses that complement the firm's legal services.
Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong (through its association with ). The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. Its work is cross-border, multi-jurisdictional and complex, spanning seven core practice areas: and .
The includes consultancy businesses , (in London, Singapore and Dubai), , (in Hong Kong) and . The Group also includes , which invests in the most promising early stage legaltech companies as well as the Mishcon Academy, its in-house place of learning and platform for thought leadership.
In 2024, the Group announced its first strategic acquisition in the alternative legal services market, flexible legal resourcing business Flex Legal. It also acquired a majority stake in Somos, a global group actions management business.
We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk about flexible working.
#LI-Hybrid
#LI-Hybrid

Mishcon de Reya