Associate - Consumer & ESG Mass Claims (DR)

The role

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of PQE to join their Consumer & ESG Mass Claims group in London. This role focuses on high-profile, complex domestic and international litigation, with a particular emphasis on ESG, product liability, and consumer protection matters within the Dispute Resolution practice.

What you'll do

• Draft complex witness statements, expert reports and pleadings
• Run project processes on significant cases and work towards being the lead associate
• Develop litigation skills, both procedural and substantive, and work closely with leading barristers and other expert witnesses
• Draft letters/emails to client/other side
• Run document reviews and disclosure projects
• Attend mediation/settlement discussions and draft settlement agreements
• Learn about key governing regulatory frameworks and assist clients in their engagement with regulators
• Work on business development ideas and plans
• Delegate to and mentor junior associates and trainees
• Participate in seminars/training to clients and other associates
• Establish profile and relationships with partners and clients, and in the market, including with opportunities to produce external-facing content

What we're looking for