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Organising Institution / Firm
HF (Horwich Farrelly)
Rolling Basis (Official)
London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Competitive salary (Not specified)
5 years’ PQE + (or equivalent relevant expertise); Experience in contractual breaches, shareholder/director disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, property and insolvency litigation; Ability to manage autonomous high-value caseloads (High Court/International Arbitration); Drafting and advocacy skills; Client-facing experience; Team leadership; Business development contribution.
Law Firm Job
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Senior Associate – Commercial Dispute Resolution at HF
HF (Horwich Farrelly), a leading legal adviser to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, is recruiting a Senior Associate for its Dispute Resolution team in London. The role involves acting for FTSE 100, Euro 250, and owner-managed businesses in complex commercial disputes, offering a hybrid working model and a permanent contract.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Experience: 5 years’ PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.
- Core Dispute Types: Contractual breaches, shareholder/director disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, property, and insolvency litigation.
- Case Management: Ability to manage an autonomous, high-value caseload from pre-action analysis through to trial or settlement, including High Court proceedings and international arbitration.
- Drafting & Advocacy: Proficiency in drafting complex pleadings, witness statements, and applications; experience overseeing counsel and experts.
- Client Relations: Proven ability to act as a primary client-facing contact providing strategic, commercially pragmatic advice.
- Leadership & BD: Experience supervising junior associates/trainees and contributing to business development (networking, pitching).
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Manage complex commercial disputes for a diverse client base.
- Develop effective strategies and deliver practical solutions via negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.
- Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.
- Contribute to the growth of the firm’s dispute resolution practice.
- Salary: Competitive (specific amount not specified).
- Leave: 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme.
- Health & Insurance: Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Healthcare Cash Plan.
- Other Benefits: Pension Scheme, Electric Car Scheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave, Discounted Gym Membership, Flu & Eyecare Vouchers.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
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