Associate – Commercial Disputes (12 months FTC)

at  Addleshaw Goddard

THE TEAM

The Commercial Disputes Group has lawyers across all UK offices and internationally. In each of the markets in which we operate we are recognised by independent commentators as one of the leading disputes and investigation practices, with a strong reputation in all of our offices for our commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes.
We have real expertise in key areas, including swift delivery of commercial solutions to complex and critical issues. We can strategically deploy a combination of formal proceedings (including court and arbitral proceedings) and all aspects of alternative dispute resolution (including negotiation, mediation and adjudication). We recognise that an in-depth understanding of the transactions underpinning the disputes we deal with is essential to the sensible resolution of those disputes, so often work closely with our non-contentious colleagues. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of the way our clients operate gives us a significant advantage over our opponents, who are frequently the magic circle/major city firms.
In addition to general commercial disputes, AG has specialists in Finance, Fraud, Construction, Crime, Insurance & Reinsurance, Information Technology, Media, Intellectual Property, Business Protection, Competition, Property and Tax and Pensions disputes. We represent a large number of blue-chip companies, public sector authorities/departments and high net worth individuals across a huge range of sectors including retail, transport, digital, food and drink, health, industrial, automotive, energy, utilities and financial services. We pride ourselves on being a busy, high performing, diverse and cohesive team.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• We are looking to recruit 2x Associates into our Commercial Disputes team, based in any of our Scotland offices (Aberdeen, Glasgow or Edinburgh) on a 12-month fixed term contract basis. This contract will be working for a specific project for a client in the Commercial Disputes team nationally.
• You will be part of a team of commercial disputes lawyers with experience across a range of specialisms. Ideally your background will be within general commercial disputes and some experience in defender PI work is advantageous.
• We have nurtured an environment where ambitious and hard-working lawyers are supported to succeed enjoying high calibre work with like-minded, inspiring colleagues who care about each other and their clients.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, ANY CANDIDATE WILL NEED:

• Sound technical understanding of the law.
• Good drafting and communication skills.
• A commercial and common sense approach to issues.
• The ability to work to deadlines within a challenging environment.
• Self-motivation and be keen to be involved in training & marketing.
• The ability to actively support fee earners on complex transactions
• A collaborative approach and ability to work well as part of a team, including cross-office and cross-border.