International Arbitration Associate

Overview

In this role you will handle high-value international arbitration matters from a London base, collaborating within a genuine international practice. You will work on complex cross-border disputes for multinational clients, with early responsibility and direct client exposure. The position sits in a market-leading, specialist disputes team that attracts high-profile mandates across sectors and jurisdictions. You will contribute to shaping outcomes on sophisticated arbitrations while benefiting from a clear platform for career development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to cross-border arbitration matters for multinational clients
• Draft pleadings, memorials, and related submissions with strong analytical input
• Coordinate with partners and senior counsel on strategy and case management
• Provide direct client exposure and advice on complex disputes
• Contribute to business development and maintaining client relationships
• Work within a growing specialist practice to handle high-profile mandates

Key requirements

• 5–7 years’ PQE
• Substantial experience in both commercial arbitration and investor-state arbitration
• Experience advising on complex cross-border disputes
• Trained and practised at a leading international firm
• Strong drafting, analytical and client management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Client-focused with ability to manage expectations
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Commercial arbitration
• Investor-state arbitration
• Cross-border dispute resolution

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