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About the Role

We are seeking associates with an interest in Commercial Litigation to join our London office. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients in high-stakes business disputes, handle all phases of litigation, and contribute to a global law firm.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and document analysis
• Legal research
• Correspondence
• Trial preparation
• Development of trial strategy
• Attending court hearings

Requirements

• Excellent academic credentials
• Analytical rigor to grasp legal intricacies of complex cross-border disputes
• Competitive spirit to thrive in the adversarial court arena
• Excellent communication skills
• Flair for legal drafting
• Enthusiasm for constructing legal arguments
• Ability to work within large groups of lawyers and industry professionals
• Willingness to do whatever it takes to contribute to team success
• Independence of thought and action
• Ability to proactively anticipate colleagues’ needs
• Ability to develop original solutions to problems
• Keen eye for detail
• Ability to see the bigger picture
• Adept at distilling complex information into clear, insightful analyses
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Ability to produce exceptional work to tight deadlines
• Excited by opportunities to learn from colleagues in international offices and practices
• Desire to keep developing understanding of the evolving legal landscape
• Passionate about service delivery
• Driven by a desire to maximize talent
• Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity
• Creative thinker
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills and ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills
• Client service focus
• Team player
• Proactive, resourceful and takes initiative
• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions

Skills

• Oral and written advocacy
• Communication skills
• Legal drafting
• Legal argument construction
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Negotiation skills
• Client service

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 3–5 years’ experience within commercial litigation

Education Level

• Excellent academic credentials

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

About the Company

• Our Commercial Litigation Practice specializes in representing clients in high-stakes business disputes across a wide range of industries.
• We provide expert legal services in areas such as contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and intellectual property litigation.
• Our team handles all phases of litigation, from pre-litigation counseling and strategic planning to trial and appellate proceedings.
• By leveraging our deep legal expertise, global reach and strategic insights, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges, protect their business interests, and achieve favorable outcomes through both court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution methods.
• We represent clients in all stages of domestic and international litigation before trial, appellate, regulatory and alternative dispute resolution tribunals across the world.
• Renowned for the global breadth and local depth of our experience in this field, we are trusted advisors to the world's leading financial institutions, largest corporations, sovereign governments, executives and directors.
• As well as guiding clients through their most complex and significant litigation challenges, we also help them steer clear of disputes by developing and implementing risk management and compliance measures.
• The work can be demanding but is always rewarding, offering excellent opportunities for learning and development.
• We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.
• Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the Firm’s global network with specialist knowledge of such practice areas as Antitrust/Competition, International Arbitration, Intellectual Property and Environment & Climate Change.

Equal Opportunity

• White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
• If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.