Job Description

A&O Shearman are recruiting a Senior Litigation Associate to join our Litigation & Investigations team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, to cover a period of parental leave.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE

The London Litigation & Investigations team focuses on commercial and finance litigation, and investigations, both regulatory and criminal. It operates at the pinnacle of the market and is top ranked by the legal directories across a range of contentious areas.



Our litigation practice handles the full range of commercial and financial disputes, including M&A, shareholder and joint venture disputes, contractual claims, civil fraud, competition litigation, derivatives and structured finance disputes, insolvency and restructuring litigation, class actions, insurance litigation, securities litigation and judicial reviews. We are also at the vanguard of emerging disputes driven by sustainability/ESG related issues and those involving data, cyber-security, fintech and digitalisation. Our litigators work seamlessly in integrated teams with our transactional and advisory colleagues, providing in-depth market expertise and product knowledge that gives clients an edge in disputes and enables us to pre-empt and protect against potential risks to their businesses.

ROLE PURPOSE

To support us in our continued growth, we are looking to hire a senior associate (6+ PQE) who specializes in commercial disputes on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover parental leave. Their role will be to act for and advise corporates (public and private companies), financial institutions and individuals who are subject to the types of litigation we handle.

We employ the best people who offer the highest quality of service based on a thorough understanding of the technical and commercial context and the most rigorous project management of cases.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Advising clients on a range of commercial disputes in meetings, on the phone and in writing Managing disputes on a day-to-day basis including contributing to and implementing litigation strategy, supervising junior lawyers and other team members, liaising with counsel, experts and other stakeholders as necessary Preparing clients for court proceedings and trials Supporting our transactional teams with deal critical litigation input Participating in business development initiatives and contributing to the growth of the practice Undertaking legal research and participating in team knowledge sharing

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Qualified lawyer with strong commercial litigation skills and experience (6+ PQE) Excellent client relationship skills and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Detail focused and self-motivated approach Focus on business development and personal profile in this area of the market


Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.



We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.



We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.



Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.

Additional information - External

A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.



We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.



Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.



What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.