Senior Associate Commercial Litigation (5 years + PQE)

Company: Headhunter Legal & Professional Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Associate – Director Services | London | 5+ PQE

I’m currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a highly regarded specialist London law firm with an excellent reputation across commercial litigation, insolvency, restructuring and director advisory work.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join their Director Services team in London

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys complex litigation, direct client contact and working on high-value matters involving directors, shareholders, HNWIs, SMEs and private individuals.

The role

You will work on a varied and technically challenging caseload, and will need experience n the following areas

Director disqualification and defence

Insolvency and restructuring litigation

Shareholder and corporate disputes

Personal and corporate insolvency

Misfeasance and fiduciary duty claims

Transactions at undervalue and s.423 claims

Winding-up applications

Freezing orders and other interim applications

Complex commercial litigation

What they’re looking for

5+ years PQE

✅ Strong commercial and insolvency litigation experience

✅ Experience acting for directors and/or individuals

✅ Experience with Director Disqualification proceedings, ideally including s.17 CDDA applications

✅ Strong drafting, advocacy and litigation skills

✅ Experience with witness statements, disclosure, interim applications, mediation and trial preparation

✅ Confident dealing directly with clients

✅ Commercially minded and solutions-focused

✅ Able to manage complex matters with autonomy

✅ An interest in business development and developing client relationships

✅ Comfortable embracing modern legal technology, AI and innovative ways of working

What’s on offer?

London

Hybrid working

⚖️ Senior Associate – Director Services

5+ PQE

The firm offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, high-quality work, strong career progression and the opportunity to work on complex matters involving directors, shareholders, HNWIs and businesses.

The benefits package includes private healthcare, pension, life assurance, income protection, critical illness cover, 25 days’ holiday plus additional benefits.

There is also a strong focus on training, professional development, marketing, thought leadership and the use of AI and modern legal technology.

If you are an experienced commercial/insolvency litigator looking for a new opportunity within a specialist Director Services practice, I’d be very happy to have a confidential conversation.

Interested? Send me a message or get in touch directly for further details.

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Posted: September 13th, 2026