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Senior Associate, Litigation - Product Liability

Rutherford - lincoln, midlands

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The OpportunityAn internationally renowned law firm is seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Associate to join its Litigation & Dispute Resolution team, focusing on product liability matters within the life sciences and healthcare sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, complex litigation involving pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies.You will play a pivotal role in defending clients against product-related claims – from individual actions to multi-party and cross-border disputes. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of regulatory issues and civil litigation strategy, and be passionate about advising clients whose products have a direct impact on human health and well-being.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of complex product liability disputes, often involving regulated products in the life sciences and healthcare sectorsDevelop and implement early-stage litigation strategies to mitigate legal risk and cost exposureAct for clients in class actions, mass tort litigation, and high-stakes individual claimsCollaborate with multi-jurisdictional teams to provide seamless and strategic legal adviceAdvise on the interplay between product liability and regulatory frameworks, including criminal implications where applicableWork directly with clients to understand their business needs and deliver commercially focused legal solutionsContribute to thought leadership, internal know-how, and mentoring junior team membersAbout YouEngland & Wales qualified solicitor with 4–7 years’ post-qualification experience in litigationSignificant experience in product liability litigation.Why Apply?Work on cutting-edge cases at the intersection of law, healthcare, and innovationJoin a market-leading disputes practice with a truly global reachGain exposure to a diverse client base and a wide range of complex legal issuesEnjoy a supportive and inclusive culture with real opportunities for progression.Our Reference - SKJ4831With over a decade of experience in the legal space, Rutherford specialises in presenting outstanding lawyers with the most exciting opportunities across highly ranked law firms and in-house in London.We combine a transparent and consultative approach with leading market knowledge to build a thorough understanding of your search requirements. Many of our clients work exclusively with Rutherford, giving the lawyers we represent discreet access to roles and connections they wouldn't find elsewhere. Our advertised vacancies represent a snapshot of available roles at any given time; for a comprehensive picture please get in contact with us. We welcome conversations with lawyers who are merely looking for market insights or who have already explored roles elsewhere to confirm no opportunities have been overlooked. For more vacancies, please visit our website Jobs Page.We do receive a lot of applications and where an applicant doesn’t fulfil the job criteria we are not always able to respond – that may be due to jurisdictional experience or qualification area. If you feel that you satisfy the criteria and have not heard from us please feel free to contact us to discuss, or indeed apply to other roles.Rutherford is committed to maintaining a recruitment process free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is the Company's policy that no individual should face discrimination, whether directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability (including long-term mental or physical impairments), gender reassignment status, sexual orientation, religion or philosophical belief, political belief, trade union activity, or age.

Created: 2025-08-01

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