Associate- International Arbitration

Associate - International Arbitration

Location: London (hybrid working with 3 days per week office based)

Practice Area: International Arbitration

Salary: £160-180K plus bonuses and excellent benefits package

Our client is a leading Tier 1 international arbitration practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross border disputes. Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a qualified and experienced international arbitration lawyer with demonstrable expertise in both arbitration proceedings and arbitration related court litigation.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Qualification in England & Wales as a solicitor or barrister.
• 3 5 years post qualification experience in international arbitration and related litigation.
• Practical experience in arbitration related court proceedings, including applications for anti suit injunctions, set aside proceedings, and enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Familiarity with CPR procedures and practices applicable in the English courts.
• A strong academic background, ideally including postgraduate legal education.

Core skills and competencies:

• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to prepare persuasive and well structured written submissions.
• Proven ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, and to develop and implement case strategy.
• Solid understanding of the principal international arbitration rules and procedural frameworks.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members during drafting, research, or document review tasks.
• Excellent communication and client handling skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients, tribunals, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to perform under pressure in high stakes matters.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will play a central role in advising and representing clients in high profile, multi jurisdictional disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and investment treaties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on procedural requirements under the CPR and court practices.
• Leading elements of case preparation, including developing legal strategy and case theory in collaboration with partners.
• Taking a lead role in drafting complex written submissions, and coordinating input from more junior lawyers as appropriate.
• Managing large scale document review and legal research processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence, including strategic assessments and procedural compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses, experts, tribunals, courts, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of proceedings.
• Ensuring all work meets the firm's exacting standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced arbitration lawyer to contribute meaningfully to some of the most complex and significant international disputes in the field.