Senior Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Organising Institution / Firm

HF (Horwich Farrelly)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Competitive salary (Not specified)

5 years' PQE + (or equivalent relevant expertise); Experience in contractual breaches, shareholder/director disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, property and insolvency litigation; Ability to manage autonomous high-value caseloads (High Court/International Arbitration); Drafting and advocacy skills; Client-facing experience; Team leadership; Business development contribution.

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Senior Associate - Commercial Dispute Resolution at HF

HF (Horwich Farrelly), a leading legal adviser to the insurance and commercial sectors across the UK & Ireland, is recruiting a Senior Associate for its Dispute Resolution team in London. The role involves acting for FTSE 100, Euro 250, and owner-managed businesses in complex commercial disputes, offering a hybrid working model and a permanent contract.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 5 years' PQE or equivalent relevant expertise.


• Core Dispute Types: Contractual breaches, shareholder/director disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, property, and insolvency litigation.


• Case Management: Ability to manage an autonomous, high-value caseload from pre-action analysis through to trial or settlement, including High Court proceedings and international arbitration.


• Drafting & Advocacy: Proficiency in drafting complex pleadings, witness statements, and applications; experience overseeing counsel and experts.


• Client Relations: Proven ability to act as a primary client-facing contact providing strategic, commercially pragmatic advice.


• Leadership & BD: Experience supervising junior associates/trainees and contributing to business development (networking, pitching).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage complex commercial disputes for a diverse client base.


• Develop effective strategies and deliver practical solutions via negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation.


• Supervise and mentor junior legal staff.


• Contribute to the growth of the firm's dispute resolution practice.


• Salary: Competitive (specific amount not specified).


• Leave: 25 days' annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme.


• Health & Insurance: Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Income Protection, Healthcare Cash Plan.


• Other Benefits: Pension Scheme, Electric Car Scheme, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave, Discounted Gym Membership, Flu & Eyecare Vouchers.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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