Senior Associate Litigation - Alconbury

Location Huntingdon
Discipline: Ex Forces / Military, HR
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £Circa 85,000 + benefits
Contact email: jobs@recruitmeuk.com
Published: 5 days ago
Alconbury - Circa £85,000 + Raft of Benefits

Our client is a Top 150 national law firm with five strategically located offices across the Midlands and East Anglia. With a one-team ethos and a reputation for expert, commercially minded legal advice, the firm supports a wide-ranging client base across sectors.

They’re now looking for a driven and capable Litigation Associate to join their expanding team in Cambridgeshire, offering the chance to work on high-quality disputes within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Why Join This Firm?

Be part of a nationally respected firm with a strong litigation offering

  • Work alongside recognised specialists on complex, varied cases

  • Thrive in a culture that encourages autonomy, collaboration, and commercial insight

  • Develop professionally with clear routes to Senior Associate and Partner roles

The Role

As a Litigation Associate, you’ll be involved in a diverse range of dispute resolution matters, with responsibilities including:

  • Managing your own caseload of commercial and civil litigation files

  • Supporting senior colleagues on high-value and complex disputes

  • Drafting legal documents including pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements

  • Handling client meetings, case strategy discussions, and negotiations

  • Engaging with external counsel and third parties

  • Contributing to business development initiatives and firmwide collaboration

  • Ensuring compliance, risk management and timely billing on all matters

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has 1–6 years PQE in litigation or dispute resolution (commercial litigation desirable)

  • Demonstrates strong legal analysis, drafting, and advocacy skills

  • Communicates with clarity and confidence – both written and verbal

  • Works independently with good commercial judgement

  • Has a team-oriented approach and willingness to support junior colleagues

  • Is enthusiastic about building long-term relationships with clients

  • Understands the importance of deadlines, detail, and strategic thinking in contentious work

What’s in It for You?

  • Access to high-quality work and a strong national client base

  • Generous benefits including pension, healthcare and holiday allowance

  • A modern, flexible working environment

  • Ongoing investment in your development with tailored training and mentoring

If you're ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that values expertise, collaboration, and ambition — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us in confidence to learn more about this opportunity.