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About the Role

We are recruiting a Disputes Senior Associate (5–7 PQE) to join our highly regarded Disputes & Investigations team in London. The team is recognized for handling high-profile, complex disputes across litigation, arbitration, and investigations. You will work with leading partners on high-value and strategically important matters for global corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. This role offers excellent exposure to complex commercial disputes, client responsibility, and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

Act on complex and high-value commercial litigation and/or arbitration matters.
Manage significant aspects of cases, including client files and day-to-day client contact.
Draft high-quality pleadings, advices, correspondence, and other key legal documents.
Work on disputes across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, professional services, life sciences, technology, and energy.
Assist with and, where appropriate, lead on contentious regulatory and investigations matters.
Support partners with case strategy, risk analysis, and dispute management.
Contribute to business development initiatives, client pitches, and profile-raising activities.
Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team.

Requirements

U.K. qualified solicitor with approximately 5–7 years’ PQE.
Strong experience in complex commercial litigation and/or arbitration.
Excellent drafting skills and strong technical ability.
Proven experience managing client relationships and taking responsibility for matters.
Confident, personable, and commercially focused, with strong communication skills.
Strong academic background.
Demonstrable interest in business development and growing client relationships.
Experience of contentious regulatory work is advantageous but not essential.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation
Arbitration
Client relationship management
Drafting
Technical ability
Communication skills
Business development

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5-7 years PQE

Education Level

U.K. qualified solicitor

About the Company

Winston Taylor is a transatlantic law firm built for businesses, people, and markets driving capital and innovation.
We operate in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, combining scale and speed.
We offer real responsibility from the outset and provide a platform for career progression.