Senior Litigation Associate

3 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

The Firm

Shoosmiths is the legal practice that clients prefer for outstanding service, insightful analysis, and our unwavering focus on what truly matters. With offices throughout the UK and Brussels, we support some of the most dynamic and ambitious enterprises globally; remarkable clients making a significant impact. We empower our team members to be their authentic selves and collaborate in supportive groups dedicated to excellence and innovation. As the first top 50 law firm to achieve the 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not mere statements on our website but the essence of our firm.

We offer an exceptional benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration structure. Alongside attractive salaries, a positive working environment, and high-quality assignments, we believe in rewarding all staff for their dedication to the ongoing success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The Team

Our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in Belfast specializes in various forms of commercial litigation, particularly in the realms of corporate, real estate, energy, technology, and financial services. Our modern office fosters a collaborative working culture and provides an excellent environment that accommodates a blend of office and remote work, tailored to our caseload requirements.

We currently represent a significant number of large national and multinational corporations, high street banks, financial institutions, and FTSE 250 clients. Our services encompass a broad spectrum of advisory and litigation offerings covering all facets of commercial disputes.

The Role

Our Belfast team is seeking a commercial litigator (5 years PQE and above) with proven expertise in handling disputes within the commercial sector.

By joining us, you will have the chance to influence the growth and success of our team. You will share responsibilities for mentoring and supervising junior team members and play a crucial role in supporting business development initiatives. We recognize that at this stage in your career, you may have an existing client base. If applicable, we would be pleased to discuss how we could collaborate to continue serving your clients and how your current portfolio may align with ours.

You should currently be part of a commercial litigation team and possess experience managing a busy caseload.

We encourage you to engage with us if you are considering your options or feel that something is lacking in your current position. We are in search of motivated and ambitious team players who aspire to make a difference. We hope you will share our philosophy of placing the client at the heart of everything we do and work alongside us to deliver exceptional service in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

We place significant value on culture and community, and genuinely believe we have something unique to offer you at Shoosmiths. This is reflected in all our actions, from leveraging technology for effective cross-office collaboration to fostering team spirit and culture. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and supportive workplace where employees can express their true selves. We take pride in our active employee networks, the establishment of our Shadow Board, and initiatives such as reciprocal mentoring and inclusive leadership training to bring diverse perspectives and recommendations to our leadership team and the firm as a whole.



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