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Role Purpose

 

We are currently seeking to recruit a bright and ambitious Associate or Senior Associate specialising in international commercial disputes to join our Birmingham team.

 

Our Tier 1 Birmingham team advises on high value and complex litigation and international arbitration.  Acting for a diverse, international client and sector base, the successful candidate will gain direct experience in all aspects of dispute avoidance, management and resolution of high quality and highly complex disputes.  

 

The role will be based in our Birmingham office but will also require travel to client sites and our other UK and international offices from time to time.   

 

Main duties and responsibilities 

 

As part of our market leading global team, candidates will enjoy a high quality range of work including, but not be limited to:

 

  • Advising on all aspects of disputes avoidance, management and resolution of high quality, highly complex disputes across a range of sectors;
  • Management of disputes and preparation of strategies for dealing with claims, including international arbitration, litigation, adjudication, expert determination and mediation;
  • Strategically advising clients and managing client expectations and project delivery appropriately;
  • Liaising with and taking instruction from clients;
  • Attending client meetings; and
  • Driving forward business development activities, including on a sector and cross-discipline basis.

 

About you

 

We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. We have, however, given an indicative PQE as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have between 4- and 7-years’ experience are likely to have the right level of knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role. 

 

The ideal candidate will:

 

  • be a qualified Solicitor, ideally qualified in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction;
  • have a mixture of strong litigation experience gained at a leading regional or City firm.  Arbitration experience is desirable but not essential;
  • have multi-disciplinary experience, including litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution;
  • have a specific interest in supporting clients operating in one of the firm's key sectors;
  • be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the technical issues that are key to clients;
  • have experience working across jurisdictions and advising international clients;
  • be capable of building be capable of building and developing their in own network of internal and external contacts;
  • draft documents using a commercial, client focussed style;
  • comply with professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations;
  • comply with the firm's systems, policies and procedures in all matters - including compliance, financial systems and time recording; and
  • know and understand how to best utilise information and research resources.

 

Behavioural skills:

 

  • A values-based approach – the candidate should be bold, supportive, collaborative and exceptional; Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news; 
  • Excellent skills in communication, client relations, and team-working;
  • A proactive, self-driven, entrepreneurial and innovative outlook 
  • Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from internal and external clients;
  • Understands positive client support; 
  • Creates confidence in the team and the firm;
  • Works co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge;
  • Manages time effectively and efficiently;
  • Seeks to manage own utilisation wherever possible in order to meet individual and team targets;
  • Takes ownership for achieving agreed objectives;
  • Recognises and seizes opportunities for the firm, including repeat business;
  • Builds and develops own network of internal and external contacts;
  • Develops and awareness of business development initiatives in the department and identifies ways to contribute;
  • Maintains a controlled, objective and flexible approach under pressure; and Exhibits behaviour consistent with the firm's values and builds relationships based on respect, trust and integrity.

 

This job profile is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The role holder may be required to undertake additional duties as circumstances dictate, including but not limited to tasks that arise from operational needs, special projects, or other assignments. 

 

    

 

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