Senior Associate

Department: Disputes, Regulatory & Investigations Group
Duration: Permanent 
PQE: 5 +
Location:  London
Reports to: Partner

Reference no: 5350

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our International Trade team, which is recognised as a leading trade team both domestically and globally, against a backdrop of rapidly growing demand. The associate will have the opportunity to be part of a growing UK team, working in a collegiate environment, and can expect a fantastic variety of work.

We offer a breadth of both government and private-sector trade work. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in and focus on advisory, transactional, and investigatory work. This role would suit someone who, in addition to the technical skills, has the ability and knowledge to take a prominent role in the expansion of the UK practice, leading on complex instructions and developing and harnessing their own client relationships.

The Team

Dentons has a world-recognised international trade practice which benefits from the firm’s unrivalled global footprint, with established and highly regarded teams in Washington, Brussels, Toronto and elsewhere as well as London, and the capability to take on trade mandates for the largest global clients.

Our fast-growing UK practice is a central part of this and was one of only a handful of firms to be awarded (in January 2021) a place on both "Lots" (negotiations and disputes) of the UK Government’s Trade Law Panel. The team supports private-sector businesses and governments from all over the globe on the full range of trade and regulatory issues in each phase of the supply chain, including sanctions, export controls and national security, customs, regulatory and ABC compliance, trade remedies and WTO matters. 

The team is ranked in Legal 500 an dis particulary renowned for it's expertise in advising on a broad range of complex and often politically sensitive sanctions, esxport control and national security matters, both advisory and contentious and regulatory matters arising.  It also supports clients on regulatory matters such as product conformity riles and we work accross all sectors.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate all or the majority of the following:   

• A qualified solicitor or barrister with a high academic background.
• A demonstrable interest in international trade (with significant prior experience essential in some, but not necessarily all, aspects of international trade).
• High-quality work standards.
• Comprehensive client-service orientation.
• Advanced communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work well both in a team and individually.
• A clear ambition for how they can contribute to the growth of the practice.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity.

Equal Opportunities

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.

If you have any questions about this or the role criteria, please email recruitment.matters@dentons.com. 

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

If you are interested in applying for this position, we welcome direct applications via our careers page, but if you have any questions beforehand, please email  recruitment.matters@dentons.com. Enquiries only please – applications will not be accepted via email.

Please note that we will not accept unsolicited CVs sent to the business, nor will we accept any associated terms of business.