Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

JOB TITLE: Senior Associate (Dispute Resolution & Litigation)
PQE: 5+Years
LOCATION: Thames Valley (Hybrid Working Available)
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

An established and fast-growing law firm known for its expertise in high-level dispute resolution is looking for a Senior Associate to join its leading Litigation & Disputes team. Working across a wide range of high-value, complex cases both UK-based and international this role is ideal for a confident litigator ready to step into a more strategic, senior-level position.

You’ll work alongside a talented team including two well-regarded Partners, a Legal Director, and other experienced legal professionals in a highly collaborative, collegiate environment. This is a rare opportunity to take on significant responsibility, contribute to the team’s continued growth, and further build your profile in commercial disputes.

The Opportunity:

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Lead and manage a variety of complex commercial litigation matters
• Advise a prestigious client base, including blue-chip companies and international clients
• Collaborate with senior colleagues on strategy, case management, and business development
• Play a hands-on role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the team culture
• Take an active role in marketing, client relationships, and thought leadership initiatives

What You’ll Bring:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE in dispute resolution or commercial litigation
• Proven experience managing technically demanding cases and delivering practical, strategic advice
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident approach to client engagement
• A commercial mindset and the ability to assess and manage legal risk effectively
• Enthusiasm for developing talent and contributing to a high-performing team
• Ideally, a network of referrers or a track record of business development success

Why Join?

This is more than just a job move it’s a chance to grow your influence, develop leadership skills, and work on headline-making disputes in a firm that values initiative, collaboration, and excellence. You'll be part of a team that combines deep legal expertise with commercial insight, all within a flexible and forward-thinking culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email Pasquale.agatiello@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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