Commercial Litigation Associate | 5-9 Years PQE | Int'l Law Firm | HKG

WHO A UK-founded international law firm with a growing Hong Kong disputes practice is seeking a Senior Associate to join its commercial litigation team. The firm operates across Asia-Pacific and beyond, with a culture that prizes technical excellence and close collaboration between partners and associates. This is a rare opportunity for a litigator who is ready to step into a broader role — one that combines high-quality disputes work with real ownership of the practice's market presence and business development. The successful candidate will report directly to the partner leading the Hong Kong litigation practice and will work closely with two junior associates whom they will supervise and help mentor. The firm offers a supportive, collegiate environment where entrepreneurial lawyers are given the space and encouragement to grow. WHAT The successful candidate will handle a broad commercial litigation and dispute resolution caseload, including contractual disputes, shareholder and joint venture disputes, debt recovery, and regulatory and compliance matters. They will run matters independently, manage the two junior associates on the team, and take an active role in shaping the practice's direction. A significant and explicit part of this role involves business development — attending networking events, building and nurturing client relationships across the financial services and corporate sectors, and serving as a visible, outgoing face of the team in the market. The hiring partner is looking for someone who will embrace this side of the work with energy and enthusiasm, not reluctantly. This is a genuine growth and development opportunity for a litigator who wants to build something of their own within a collaborative and supportive firm, rather than being one of many senior associates at a larger organisation. Prior secondment experience with a financial institution or multinational corporate would be a clear advantage, as it brings an existing network to levera