Legal Researcher - Commercial Litigation

EJ Legal Limited
London
Legal Researcher – Commercial LitigationAn outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Legal Researcher to join a market-leading Commercial Litigation and Civil Fraud team at a highly respected disputes-focused law firm based in London. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract ideal for someone with a passion for legal research, content development, and high-level strategic insight.The role is intellectually demanding and highly varied – offering the chance to contribute directly to major, high-profile civil litigation cases, as well as the firm’s broader business development and thought leadership initiatives. The Role: Reporting into the Head of Marketing & Business Development, and working closely with partners and associates, the Legal Researcher will play a key role in both legal strategy and communications. Key responsibilities include:
  • Case-related research: Supporting complex litigation matters by identifying nuanced legal questions, exploring novel arguments, and helping develop creative legal solutions.
  • Content development: Producing high-quality legal content including briefing notes, memos, and presentation materials.
  • Thought leadership: Assisting with article research and drafting across key focus areas including commercial disputes, ESG, and insolvency – with opportunities for publication under your own name.
  • Technology-enabled insight: Leveraging legal databases and AI-enhanced research tools (Westlaw, LexisNexis, PLC, Solomonic, Westlaw AI) to support both litigation and market positioning.
The Ideal Candidate: This role would suit someone with strong intellectual curiosity, excellent written skills, and a genuine interest in complex legal issues. Key requirements:
  • Strong academic background, including a 2:1 or above at degree level
  • Demonstrated research experience in a legal, journalistic, or academic setting
  • Exceptional written English and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively
  • Skilled in legal databases and comfortable navigating commercial, legal, and news sources
  • Highly organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing competing priorities
  • Collaborative, proactive, and detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
Apply Now If you're driven by challenging legal work and enjoy turning complexity into clarity, this could be the perfect next step in your career As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.
Posted 2025-08-21

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