Associate in City of London

Associate International Arbitration

Location: London (hybrid working with 3 days per week office based)
Practice Area: International Arbitration
Salary: £160-180K plus bonuses and excellent benefits package

Our client is a leading Tier 1 international arbitration practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross-border disputes. Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue-chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a qualified and experienced international arbitration lawyer with demonstrable expertise in both arbitration proceedings and arbitration-related court litigation.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Qualification in England & Wales as a solicitor or barrister.
• A minimum of three years post-qualification experience in international arbitration and related litigation.
• Practical experience in arbitration-related court proceedings, including applications for anti-suit injunctions, set-aside proceedings, and enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Familiarity with CPR procedures and practices applicable in the English courts.
• A strong academic background, ideally including postgraduate legal education.

Core skills and competencies:

• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to prepare persuasive and well-structured written submissions.
• Proven ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, and to develop and implement case strategy.
• Solid understanding of the principal international arbitration rules and procedural frameworks.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members during drafting, research, or document review tasks.
• Excellent communication and client handling skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients, tribunals, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes matters.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will play a central role in advising and representing clients in high-profile, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and investment treaties.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on procedural requirements under the CPR and court practices.
• Leading elements of case preparation, including developing legal strategy and case theory in collaboration with partners.
• Taking a lead role in drafting complex written submissions, and coordinating input from more junior lawyers as appropriate.
• Managing large-scale document review and legal research processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence, including strategic assessments and procedural compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses, experts, tribunals, courts, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of proceedings.
• Ensuring all work meets the firms exacting standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism.

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced arbitration lawyer to contribute meaningfully to some of the most complex and significant international disputes in the field.