# Junior Legal Counsel - Disputes

[Endava](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/endava.md) · London · United Kingdom · [In-house Legal](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/in-house-legal.md)

Endava is hiring a Junior Legal Counsel - Disputes in London. Posted 2026-07-21; applications close 2026-09-19.

**Apply**: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/endava/744000138891139

Posted 11h ago.

## Role details

## Company Overview

Technology is our how, and people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change. By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

From prototype to real-world impact—be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

## Job Description

We are looking for a commercially minded junior disputes lawyer to join our legal team and support a varied portfolio of UK and international disputes. The role covers commercial contract, customer, service, payment, IP, and trade mark disputes from pre-action through litigation, disclosure, mediation, and settlement.

The successful candidate will own defined workstreams, work closely with stakeholders and external counsel, and embrace the responsible use of AI in legal practice.

## Key Responsibilities

  
- Support commercial disputes, litigation, mediation, and settlements.
  
- Draft legal advice, correspondence, litigation hold notices, and counsel instructions.
  
- Prepare chronologies, evidence summaries, and risk assessments.
  
- Coordinate disclosure, discovery, and document preservation.
  
- Support witness preparation and litigation management.
  
- Manage deadlines, reporting, budgets, and external counsel.
  
- Maintain legal privilege and confidentiality.
  
- Develop disputes playbooks and templates.

### AI and Legal Technology

  
- Use approved AI tools to improve legal delivery.
  
- Validate all AI outputs before use.
  
- Understand confidentiality, privilege, and security risks.
  
- Help develop AI-enabled legal workflows.

## Qualifications

### Essential Experience

  
- Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally NQ–2 PQE.
  
- Training and/or experience at a specialist disputes/litigation firm.
  
- Commercial litigation experience.
  
- Excellent drafting, research, and organisational skills.
  
- Practical experience using AI for legal work.
  
- Willingness to attend the London office approximately one day each week.

### Desirable Experience

  
- Cross-border or US litigation.
  
- Technology, outsourcing, IP, or trade mark disputes.
  
- Mediation and ADR.
  
- E-disclosure platforms.

## Additional Information

### Finance

  
- Competitive salary package, share plan, and company performance bonuses.
  
- Value-based recognition awards and referral bonus.

### Career Development

  
- Career coaching, global career opportunities, and non-linear career paths.
  
- Internal development programmes for management and technical leadership.

### Learning Opportunities

  
- Complex projects, rotations, and internal tech communities.
  
- Training, certifications, coaching, and access to online learning platforms.
  
- Pass-it-on sessions, workshops, and conferences.

### Work-Life Balance

  
- Hybrid work and flexible working hours.
  
- Employee assistance programme.

### Health

  
- Global internal wellbeing programme and access to wellbeing apps.

### Community

  
- Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups.
  
- Inclusion and diversity programmes, events, and celebrations.

At Endava, we are committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

## Applying to this role

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