Role | Junior Arbitration Associate
Location | London
Renumeration | Extremely Competitive - DOE
Firm | Leading International Boutique
We are working with a leading international disputes firm seeking a Junior Associate (England & Wales qualified) to join its London team. This is an opportunity to work on high-value, complex international matters within a specialist disputes practice.
The Role
The role will involve working closely with senior lawyers on a range of international arbitration and complex litigation matters. This includes exposure to commercial arbitration, investor-state disputes, and public international law matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Drafting submissions, pleadings and legal memoranda
- Conducting detailed legal research across complex legal issues
- Reviewing evidence and supporting case strategy development
- Assisting with hearing preparation, including bundles and witness materials
- Supporting arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules (e.g. ICC, LCIA, ICSID)
- Liaising with clients, counsel and international teams
Candidate Profile
Competitive candidates will be qualified in England & Wales with experience in litigation and/or international arbitration. A strong academic background is expected, alongside experience handling complex disputes with appropriate supervision. Candidates should demonstrate excellent drafting and analytical skills.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Clear and concise communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop within a top-tier international disputes practice and gain exposure to complex, cross-border work.
If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Dan at Eclectic Recruitment.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.