International Arbitration Associate | 1-3 PQE | London
A rare opportunity to join one of London's leading disputes-only law firms, working exclusively on complex, high-value international arbitration matters.
This specialist team advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, sovereign states, state-owned entities and high-net-worth individuals on some of the most challenging cross-border disputes in the market. Matters regularly involve multiple jurisdictions, significant financial exposure and strategic issues at the forefront of international arbitration.
Unlike many full-service firms, disputes are not just one practice area here—they are the firm's entire focus. The result is a platform where lawyers develop genuine arbitration expertise, gain early responsibility and work alongside some of the market's most respected disputes practitioners.
The Work
You can expect exposure to:
• International commercial arbitration under ICC, LCIA, SIAC, SCC and UNCITRAL rules
• Investor-state and investment treaty disputes
• Enforcement and challenge of arbitral awards
• Jurisdictional challenges and procedural applications
• High-value disputes across energy, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, financial services and industrial sectors
• Parallel court proceedings, injunctions and interim relief applications
• Multi-jurisdictional matters involving overseas counsel, experts and witnesses
The Ideal Candidate
• England & Wales qualified solicitor
• Around 1-3 years PQE
• Trained and retained within a recognised UK law firm
• Existing international arbitration experience is essential
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent academic background
• Comfortable working directly with sophisticated international clients
• Ambitious and keen to build a long-term career in arbitration
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Join a market-leading disputes-only platform
• Work on genuinely international, high-profile matters
• Direct access to partners and senior decision-makers
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• Collegiate, entrepreneurial culture
• Clear opportunity to develop into a leading arbitration specialist
• Competitive US/international firm-level remuneration and bonus structure
This role is particularly well suited to associates currently at large international or full-service firms who are looking to specialise further and build their career within a practice where international arbitration sits at the heart of everything they do.
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