Senior Associate at Horwich Farrelly, London, Greater London

What do I need?

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• 5 years' PQE + (or equivalent relevant expertise).
• Core Dispute Types: experience in handling contractual breaches, shareholder and director disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, property and insolvency litigation. 
• Case Management & Strategy: Manage an autonomous, high-value caseload from pre-action analysis through to trial or settlement, including High Court proceedings and international arbitration. 
• Drafting & Advocacy: Draft complex pleadings, witness statements and applications, while overseeing counsel and experts.
• Client Relations: Act as a primary, client-facing contact, providing strategic, commercially pragmatic advice. 
• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and coordinate the work of junior associates and trainees. 
• Business Development: Actively contribute to networking, pitching, and growing the firm's dispute resolution practice.

 

What’s in it for you?

Apart from the competitive salary you’d expect, our package of benefits reflects our values of partnership, innovation, and being real people. We’re committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone feels supported, empowered, and part of our success.
You’ll enjoy:
• 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital GP services
• Pension Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Options
• Discounted Gym Membership & Employee Discount Hub
• Flu & Eyecare Vouchers – and more!

What next?

If HF sounds like a place where you could belong, we'd love to learn more about you!
Submit your CV here and we’ll be in touch if we have any opportunities that match your experience and interests. If we don’t have something right now, we’ll keep your details on file and may reach out in the future as part of our talent pipeline.