Associate - Commercial and/or Insolvency Disputes Lawyer (2-5 years' PQE)

About Keidan Harrison

Keidan Harrison is an undisputedly different boutique disputes and insolvency law firm based in Central London. Our work covers a broad range of commercial litigation and arbitration as well as contentious insolvency. The firm was established in 2020 by co-founding Partners Marc Keidan and Luke Harrison and has grown rapidly, now having a busy practice with 3 Partners, 4 Managing Associates, 4 Associates, 4 Paralegals/Trainees and a professional support team. We have ambitious plans for future growth. The firm was runner up in The Lawyer Boutique Firm of the Year category, has regularly featured in The Times Best Law Firms and is well ranked in the legal directories receiving glowing feedback from referees.

For many law firms, dispute resolution is just a department. In a boutique firm, dispute resolution is in the DNA and focus of our firm. We are conflict-free and able to act on large disputes with financial institutions and other large corporates, as well as on complex insolvency cases, acting for international and UK businesses, funds, asset managers, pension trustees, insolvency practitioners and high-net- worth individuals.

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Associate – Commercial and/or Insolvency Disputes Lawyer with between 2-5 years’ PQE to join our highly driven team on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced disputes lawyers on high-quality, complex matters while taking meaningful responsibility for cases and developing your technical, commercial and client-handling skills.

The successful candidate will thrive in a specialist boutique environment, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, be hard-working and be committed to delivering outstanding work within agreed budgets and timescales.

The role

- Work on a broad range of complex commercial litigation, international arbitration and contentious insolvency matters under the supervision of the Partners and senior fee earners.

- Take day-to-day responsibility for allocated aspects of matters, including managing deadlines, court and tribunal filings, preparing evidence and liaising with counsel, experts and third-party providers.

- Draft high-quality correspondence, witness statements, instructions to counsel, pleadings, applications and other litigation documents.

- Undertake detailed legal and factual research and provide clear, practical and commercially focused-advice.

- Support disclosure and document review exercises, including the effective use of litigation technology.

- Manage your workload and priorities proactively, keeping supervising lawyers and clients appropriately updated.

- Build effective working relationships with clients and other stakeholders in client meetings, mediations and case strategy discussions as appropriate.

- Support and, where appropriate, supervise paralegals and more junior team members, including delegating work and providing constructive guidance.

- Contribute to matter budgeting, costs management, billing and credit control.

- Participate actively in the firm’s business development strategies, know-how and thought leadership activities, including attending relevant networking events and contributing to articles, seminars and other initiatives.

- Play an active part in the wider team and be willing to help wherever needed in a small, high-performing team.

We would like to hear from you if you are or have

- 2-5 years’ PQE gained in commercial disputes, litigation, arbitration and/or contentious insolvency.

- Strong academics and a sound grounding in the litigation process, court procedure and the preparation of evidence.

- Experience of managing substantial pieces of work with appropriate supervision and a readiness to take increasing responsibility.

- Excellent drafting, analytical, organisational and communication skills, with consistently high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.

- A confident, thoughtful and pragmatic approach to client service and stakeholder management.

- The ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.

- Commercial awareness, initiative and the ability to approach matters from a practical as well as a legal perspective.

- A proactive, ambitious and enthusiastic approach, together with a collaborative attitude and willingness to muck in.

- An interest in developing your professional profile, external network and contribution to business development.

- Strong IT and AI skills, including Word, Excel, Copilot/CoWork and an appetite for using litigation technology and emerging tools to work efficiently.

- The right to work in the UK.

What we offer

- Market-rate salary depending on experience

- Quarterly commission structure for fee earners

- Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days each week in our Central London office.

- 10 days of extended remote working per holiday year

- Annual and Christmas bonus schemes

- Eye test vouchers

- Flu vaccination vouchers

- Employer pension contribution

- Private healthcare insurance

- Interest free season ticket loan

- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

- Free barista-style coffee and other refreshments in the office

- Christmas and Summer social events as well as other team socials throughout the year

- A supportive work environment where development and progression are encouraged

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and covering letter through our recruitment portal at keidanharrison.bamboohr.com/jobs by Friday 13 November 2026.

We will consider exceptional candidates who do not meet every criterion above. If this applies to you, please use your covering letter to explain the experience and qualities that make you well suited to the role.

Information for agencies

We will only accept applications from recruitment agencies already engaged on our preferred terms. Agencies must include their contact details and clearly state that the candidate has been introduced through them.