Major investment disputes, sovereign measures and complex international commercial contracts are established areas of work for this US firm’s London arbitration practice. Our client is now looking to strengthen its partnership with a lawyer who can develop their own client relationships within a platform combining international arbitration, public international law, sanctions and enforcement expertise.
The practice acts for businesses, investors, governments and state-owned entities across commercial and investment treaty disputes. Its work encompasses sectors including energy, infrastructure and natural resources, with matters conducted under the principal institutional rules and across major arbitral seats. The London team benefits from the firm’s wider US and international capabilities, allowing it to address clients’ regulatory, contentious and transactional needs alongside the arbitration itself.
The Role
The brief accommodates established partners seeking a different platform, junior partners building their practices and senior practitioners able to present a credible case for an immediate move into partnership.
Candidates may focus on international commercial arbitration, investor-state disputes or a combination of the two. Public international law experience and sovereign or government-facing relationships are particularly relevant, while complementary sector expertise and international connections can add further substance to the proposition.
For an established partner, the discussion will centre on the nature and portability of their existing practice and what it could become within the firm. For someone making the step into partnership, there is room to consider an emerging following and future potential, provided this is supported by tangible relationships, identifiable opportunities and realistic expectations.
The firm is also keen to strengthen female representation within its arbitration partnership and particularly encourages expressions of interest from suitably qualified women. The opportunity remains open to all suitably qualified candidates, with appointments made on merit.
Requirements
- Substantial experience of complex international commercial and/or investment treaty arbitration.
- The ability to lead matters and maintain senior client relationships.
- Portable work, client relationships or an emerging following supported by credible evidence.
- A clear commercial proposition, distinguishing existing instructions from prospective opportunities and explaining what could realistically transfer.
- The ability to develop business and contribute to work across practices and jurisdictions.
- Appropriate professional qualification and regulatory eligibility for the proposed London appointment.
Financial terms and the structure of a potential appointment can be explored in confidence alongside the candidate’s experience, practice and business case.
International Arbitration Partner | US Law Firm | London in City of London employer: Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment
As a leading US law firm with a strong presence in London, we offer an exceptional environment for international arbitration professionals seeking to advance their careers. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth and innovation, while our competitive compensation package reflects the high value we place on talent. With access to a diverse client base and the opportunity to engage in high-stakes disputes across multiple jurisdictions, this role provides a unique platform for meaningful and rewarding legal practice.
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