International Arbitration Associate - 1PQE+

International Arbitration Associate 1-2 PQE

Leading Arbitration boutique Legal 500 Arbitration London office 1-3 PQE £160,000 - £180,000

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 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 bases its bonus incentives on qualitative input rather than quantitative input (billable hours). Key sectors include aerospace, energy, construction, telecoms, financial services, and pharmaceuticals.

The role:

• As an Arbitration Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
• The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients.
• Handling a broad range of arbitration matters, relating to commercial arbitrations, investment treaty arbitrations, and public international law matters.
• Advising on the procedural requirements under the CPR and practices before the English Courts.
• Working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm to formulate case theory and strategy on high-value, complex international arbitration cases.

About you:

• Applications are sought from talented Arbitration Associates, with at least one year 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 20/Legal 500 background.
• Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's most specialised firms.

Benefits:

• Salary package of £160,000 - £180,000
• 25 days annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.