We are partnering with a leading technology and digital commerce platform to appoint a Legal Counsel specialising in commercial litigation and disputes.

Joining an established legal team, the successful candidate will advise the business on a broad range of complex commercial disputes, contentious matters and litigation risk arising from a fast-moving and highly scaled business.

We are particularly interested in high-calibre litigators with outstanding academics and training from a top-tier disputes practice who are looking to build their career within a sophisticated in-house environment.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of commercial litigation, disputes and contentious matters across the business.
Manage complex and high-value disputes from initial assessment and strategy through to resolution.
Work closely with business stakeholders to assess potential disputes and develop practical strategies to manage legal, commercial and reputational risk.
Manage litigation proceedings, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution where required.
Instruct and manage external counsel across relevant jurisdictions.
Advise on pre-litigation strategy, settlement negotiations and dispute avoidance.
Review commercial arrangements and provide strategic input where there is heightened litigation or contentious risk.
Partner closely with the wider legal team and senior business stakeholders on significant and sensitive matters.
Support the development of internal processes and best practices relating to dispute management and risk mitigation.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with approximately 8–9 years PQE. Exceptional candidates with slightly less experience will also be considered.
Excellent academic credentials and strong technical legal capabilities.
Substantial commercial litigation and dispute resolution experience gained within a top-tier international or leading disputes practice.
Experience managing sophisticated, high-value and potentially multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.
Strong litigation strategy, drafting and analytical capabilities.
Prior in-house experience is advantageous but not essential; strong private practice litigators looking to make their first move in-house are encouraged to apply.
Commercially minded with the ability to move beyond technical legal analysis and provide clear, pragmatic and solutions-oriented advice.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to advise senior business leaders.

Legal Counsel (8-9 PQE), Commercial Litigation & Disputes - US Listed Technology MNC