We are recognised as the market leader in competition litigation, financial disputes, global investigations and management of political, consumer and product risk. Our strong international commercial litigation capabilities have allowed us to act on the most significant cases in the market.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings
Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate
Develop litigation skills, both procedural and substantive, and work closely with leading barristers, economists and other expert witnesses
Draft letters/emails to client/other side
Run document reviews and disclosure projects
Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements
Enhance financial skills, including by working in close cooperation with expert economists
Produce business development plans and work with our BD Manager to generate additional ideas
Delegate to and mentor junior associates and trainees
Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates
Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and in the market
Key Requirements
Qualified lawyer qualified in England & Wales or a common law jurisdiction, ideally 2-4 PQE.
Strong technical and commercial abilities.
Intellectually able with top class academics.
A tenacious and enthusiastic approach to surpass the expectations of our clients.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and supervise more junior lawyers/trainees.
Highly effective communicator (both orally and in writing).
Strong, innovation-centred approach to client work and business development, including confidence in using approved AI tech and supervising the work of others who do so.
Able to take on a high degree of responsibility and manage a challenging workload.
Committed to providing an excellent service to our clients.
Proactive involvement in business development and knowledge management.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields is a Ban the Box employer. We ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence). You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
