International Arbitration Associate - 2-6 PQE

International Arbitration Associate 2 6 PQE Leading International firm Legal 500 Arbitration London office £120,000 - £140,000

The firm / team

• Successful candidates can look forward to joining a truly leading International Arbitration specialist, looking to strengthen their Arbitration offering with the addition of a talented junior/mid-level Associate.
• They have a reputation for the resolution of complex and ground breaking international disputes.
• They handle high profile corporate and sovereign State dispute cases with a seamless service.
• The firm specialises in high value and complex cases featuring international elements such as different domestic laws and arbitration seats, and clients and co counsel based outside England and Wales.

The role

• As an Arbitration Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
• Working on high value, and complex investor state arbitrations, public international law, and commercial arbitration matters.
• Working on disputes arising under public international law frameworks, bilateral/multilateral investment treaties, and state contracts.
• Assisting with or leading (depending on level) arbitration proceedings under ICC, LCIA, ICID, UNCITRAL and other institutional rules.
• Drafting memorials, submissions, witness statements, expert instructions and procedural documentation.
• Conducting detailed research on international law, to include treaty interpretation, state responsibility, as well as jurisdictional issues and enforcement.
• Supporting case strategy and procedural planning alongside senior team members.
• Coordinating with international offices, local counsel, experts and clients across multiple jurisdictions.
• Participating in hearings, case management conferences and procedural applications.

About you

• Applications are sought from talented Arbitration Associates, with at least two years of post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction.
• You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of employment law, ideally from a Top 50/Legal 500 background.
• Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's most specialised firms.
• You will have a high degree of familiarity with English arbitration law and the rules of key arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and ICID is key.

Benefits

• Salary package of £120,000 - £140,000
• 25 days annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.

To apply for the job of International Arbitration Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.