Clyde & Co

Senior Associate – P&L

Clyde & Co
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex product liability and environmental liability claims, with strong legal and analytical skills. Proven ability to advise clients on litigation strategy, risk management, and to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

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Qualified Solicitor In England & Wales5+ Years' PQEProduct LiabilityEnvironmental LiabilityInsurance Litigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage a varied caseload of complex product liability and environmental liability claims
  • Advise insurers, manufacturers and corporate clients on liability exposures, litigation strategy and risk management
  • Defend high-value, multi-party and cross-jurisdictional claims
  • Handle product safety issues, recalls and regulatory investigations
  • Coordinate global defence strategies with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions
  • Draft pleadings, witness evidence, expert instructions and settlement documentation
  • Support clients through mediation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, commercial advice
  • Supervise and mentor junior lawyers
  • Contribute to business development, client training, thought leadership and market engagement activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
  • Typically, 5+ years' PQE, although candidates with relevant experience outside this range are encouraged to apply
  • Strong experience in product liability, environmental liability, insurance litigation, commercial litigation or related disputes work
  • Experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
  • Excellent legal and analytical skills with strong attention to detail
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving
  • Confidence managing client relationships and leading matters with appropriate supervision
  • Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers
  • Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunities employer
  • Diverse and inclusive workforce
  • Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships
  • Commitment to minimising environmental impact and progressing toward the SBTi Net-Zero standard
  • Interview process information and privacy notice provided

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Hard Skills
Litigation StrategyRisk ManagementDrafting PleadingsMediationAlternative Dispute ResolutionRegulatory InvestigationsClient TrainingMarket Engagement
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationOrganisational SkillsStakeholder ManagementProblem Solving
Industry Keywords
Complex ClaimsMulti-Jurisdictional MattersProduct Safety IssuesClient RelationshipsBusiness Development