Commercial Disputes Associate – National Team | NQ - 4 Years PQE

A Top 50 UK law firm, is looking for a high-performing, self-motivated Commercial Disputes Associate to join their established national team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide range of commercial disputes, helping clients resolve matters through High Court litigation, arbitration, tribunals, mediation, and ADR, often with an international dimension.

What you’ll be doing:

• Advising on commercial contracts, shareholder, boardroom, partnership, joint venture, and sale of business disputes
• Handling asset recovery, injunctions, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality matters
• Preparing and negotiating complex, high-value settlement agreements
• Working on cross-border litigation, international arbitration, and document-heavy disclosure processes
• Supporting the development of the firm’s contentious profile while growing your own personal brand

What they're looking for:

• Excellent academics and strong technical legal skills
• High-quality analytical thinking and commercial awareness
• Pragmatic, creative, and resilient approach to disputes
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Business development appetite and the ability to manage files efficiently
• Collaborative, can-do attitude with the ability to work across multiple sectors

Why them?

• Named one of the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For for 20 years running
• Awarded Platinum Investors in People status
• Work in a collaborative, supportive culture with exposure to top-tier clients across multiple sectors

Benefits

• Flexible perks – from buying extra holiday and health screening to leasing a bicycle
• Equal all-staff bonus based on firm performance (£2,420.29 in 2024 for full-time staff)
• Generous pension with salary sacrifice options
• Five weeks’ annual leave, with the option to buy or sell a week, plus extra leave for weddings, religious holidays, moving house, and a bonus week every 11th year of service
• Enhanced family-forming pay: up to 4 weeks for paternity, up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave
• Income protection after two years’ service
• Life assurance covering 2–10x annual salary
• Confidential employee assistance programme offering guidance and counselling

This is a unique chance to grow your career, build expertise, and make a real impact in a leading UK law firm.

Interested? Please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership