Job Description

Two Associates wanted for our top commercial disputes team. High-profile cases, national clients, career growth and a supportive culture. Apply now!

The role

We are looking for a high performing, self-motivated and driven associate to join our established Commercial Disputes Practice to work across our national team, helping our clients resolve their disputes.



The team's work includes advising a wide range of clients in the early stages of a potential dispute through to representing them in dispute resolution processes and final hearings, whether in the High Court, arbitration and other tribunals, mediation, and using ADR. Most of our cases have an international dimension. You will need to be able to form a clear view of the legal merits of a situation and formulate a strategy for resolving it. You will also be required to assist in developing the firm's contentious profile and use the firm's platform to continue developing your own personal brand, both externally and internally.

The person

Qualified Solicitor Good academics Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Good technical skills and ability A practical approach with an ability to seek creative and commercial solutions High quality analytical skills Incisive and clear-headed thinking Resilient under pressure Ability to make legal/commercial judgements and offer pragmatic and practical advice A systematic approach to work with effective time management Attention to detail Self-motivated, with common sense and initiative Good listening and questioning skills Interpersonal skills, including ability to influence and persuade Talent to build excellent relationships with clients and potential clients Good commercial awareness, business acumen and negotiating skills will be essential Presentation skills Business development appetite and skills Strategic and tactical skills Excellent written English for drafting purposes Good time and file management skills Organisational skills and ability to prioritise Excellent interpersonal and team skills A collaborative, can do attitude Preparedness to work across a range of firm sectors and markets

The activities

You will gain experience of the following:


Commercial contract disputes The Civil Procedure Rules and associated arbitration rules such as ICC, LCIA, etc. Experience of sports related regulations would be beneficial but is not a requirement Sale of business disputes (including fraud, indemnity, breach of warranty and earn-out disputes) Shareholder and boardroom disputes Partnership and joint venture disputes Enforcement of restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations Asset recovery Injunctions and other types of interim relief Preparing and negotiating high value and complex settlement agreements Working on litigious matters from pre-action through to trial Document heavy disclosure processes Mid-market businesses Owner managed businesses Cross border litigation International arbitration Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation

For the full job description


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!



Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

We're ambitious

- We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work

We're open

- We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right

We care

- We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet

We collaborate

- We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done - together

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.