Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

Travers Smith is a leading full-service law firm, with a wealth of experience in its areas of specialisation. The firm has a market-leading reputation for its expertise in Asset Management, M&A and Dispute Resolution & Investigations. Clients include asset managers across the alternative asset classes (private equity, venture, credit, infrastructure and real estate), publicly listed and private companies, financial institutions, and other business enterprises involved in large and complex UK and cross-border matters, transactions and disputes. Our purpose is to provide the highest quality of service to our clients whilst enabling our people to achieve professional fulfilment in a supportive, inclusive and enjoyable working environment.

Department

The vision of the Dispute Resolution practice group is to:

• Deliver the highest quality of work (across our range of cases of differing sizes and subject matters) and uphold a reputation where we are admired and respected by our clients, our opponents and all with whom we come into contact in the marketplace.
• Provide a working environment that is nurturing, supportive and fun, and one in which the cultural pillars of the firm and of our practice are protected fiercely by us all, starting with the partner group.
• Support our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions.

We are instructed on some of the market's most high-profile, complex and challenging litigation, arbitration and investigations, have regularly featured in the Lawyer's Top 20 cases, and are an award-winning practice.

There is significant variety in the work we do, covering (amongst others) investor / financial disputes, mass claims, competition litigation, professional negligence claims, ESG litigation, and crisis management matters.

There is a strong international element to our work, often involving multi-jurisdictional and cross-border litigation or international arbitration (both commercial and investment treaty).

The Role

Travers Smith is recruiting a Senior Associate to join our award-winning Dispute Resolution department on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a technically excellent, commercial, and agile approach to a wide range of complex and sizeable disputes matters. Over the course of their careers, Dispute Resolution lawyers at Travers Smith take on the full range of work covered by the department and Senior Associates can expect to work alongside any of the Partners in the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior Associates can expect to be involved in the full lifecycle of a range of cases, with plenty of opportunity for client contact, working directly with Counsel and dealing with opposing solicitors. We expect our Senior Associates to be fully immersed in the evidence, to take the lead on procedural matters, and to be involved in shaping the strategic direction of a case from start to finish. Our Senior Associates are required to work collaboratively with those senior and junior to them to ensure the delivery of an outstanding client service.

Personal Specification - Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Qualified Solicitor in a Common Law jurisdiction.
• An outstanding academic record and intellectual curiosity.
• At least 5 years' experience working in a similar role, advising on a range of complex and sizeable disputes matters, within a disputes department at a leading firm.
• Commercially astute, excellent analytical skills, an enthusiastic approach to problem-solving, and the ability to think creatively where required.
• Confident in free-form drafting and strong oral (as well as written) communication skills.
• An inquisitive personality with a keen attention to detail.
• An ability to work both autonomously and within a collegiate environment.
• Experience of diligent management of a diverse caseload in a proactive and proficient manner.
• Resourceful with excellent time management skills.
• A willingness to show commitment to, and engagement with, the firm's culture.

Diversity & Inclusion statement: We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of every individual including differences in gender, ethnicity, disability, faith, and more. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our clients and communities, where everyone feels empowered, respected, and heard. We actively partner with organisations and networks that champion equality and fairness, ensuring our policies and practices uphold these values.

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