Commercial Litigation Associate (London)

Brown Rudnick LLP.; City of London; On-site; GBP 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international law firm is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate in London. The role involves handling complex disputes across industries, assisting in litigation stages from mediation to trial preparation. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with 2-5 years of experience and strong communication skills, offering a competitive salary range of £145,000 – £190,000.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years post-qualification experience in handling complex commercial litigation.
• Experience with injunctions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of litigation from pre-action to trial.
• Handle complex arbitrations and legal research.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mediation

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Strong academic background

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate (London)

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About the Role

Brown Rudnick is seeking a talented mid‑level Commercial Litigation Associate with 2–5 years of post‑qualification experience to join our internationally recognised litigation team in London, UK. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work on complex, high‑value disputes across diverse industries. As part of our team, you will contribute to every stage of litigation – from pre‑action work such as injunctions and mediation to preparing pleadings and applications / hearings, client and party communications and disclosure processes; conducting in‑depth legal research; taking witness and expert statements; and supporting trial preparation and overall case strategy – while also handling complex arbitrations.

Our Dispute Resolution Department in London serves a wide variety of clients in connection with many exciting and challenging matters in a dynamic environment. The team is comprised of high performing, creative thinking trial lawyers, many called to the bar. This position will provide an opportunity for accelerated professional development through direct collaboration with senior members of the team. Success will require a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to making the most of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Strong academic background with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• 2–5 years post‑qualification experience in handling complex commercial litigation before courts, arbitration panels and tribunals.
• Demonstrated experience handling injunctions and mediations; preparing pleadings and applications/hearings; client and party communications and disclosure processes; conducting legal research; taking witness and expert statements and supporting trial preparation and case strategy.
• Experience acting for both claimants and defendants.
• Comparable law firm experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brown Rudnick LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing talented professionals from all backgrounds across the spectrum of diversity. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religious beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or another protected characteristic, as defined by applicable laws.

Salary Range

Salary range based on experience level and location is estimated to be in the range of £145,000 – £190,000.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal – Law Practice and Legal Services

Brown Rudnick is a leading international law firm that provides exceptional, client‑driven service in global litigation, crisis management (restructuring, investigations and special situations), brand and reputation management, life sciences and technology. We advise on high‑profile cross‑border matters while providing the kind of personal attention to clients that is typically found at boutiques. Our enterprising and tenacious lawyers serve our clients around the globe from offices in key financial centers in the U.S. and the U.K., and have been recognised by, among others, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, Benchmark Litigation and Law360 for excellence in their fields.