At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and expand our international arbitration practice, handling complex disputes across various sectors.
- Company: Join Burges Salmon, a top-rated law firm with a collaborative culture and strong growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, competitive rewards, and a supportive environment for career development.
- Other info: Recognised as one of the best law firms to work for, with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in high-value international disputes while growing your expertise in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in international arbitration and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Reference: 1543The Opportunity This is a key Director hire, offering the opportunity to play a central role in the continued growth and development of our arbitration offering.
The role provides access to high-value, complex international disputes across a diverse range of sectors and jurisdictions.
The International Arbitration practice specialises in international commercial and investment arbitration, as well as award enforcement.
The team is known for advising on complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes and benefits from strong integration with the wider disputes offering.
What you'll be doing: You will take a leading role in the development and expansion of the international arbitration practice, acting as both a practitioner and strategic leader within the team.
You will lead and develop an international arbitration practice, with a focus on business generation and market presence.
Act on complex international commercial and investment arbitration matters Advise on enforcement of arbitral awards across multiple jurisdictions Handle disputes across key sectors, including energy, construction, and infrastructure Work closely with the wider disputes and sector teams on cross-border matters The Firm At Burges Salmon, you'll do high-quality work, take on responsibility early and learn from approachable leaders in a genuinely collaborative culture.
It's a place to grow your expertise, build strong client relationships and shape a career that works for you.
We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have been recognised as Roll On Friday's Best Law Firms to Work for the fifth consecutive year We also offer flexible working options through our hybrid working model.
Benefits Click here for our reward package and find out more about the benefits of a legal career with Burges Salmon here.
We're open to flexible, full-time or part-time working patterns and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident employer we provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
- Advert closing date: 14th August
- Category: Legal Team: Dispute Resolution PQE: 10+ Location: London Terms: Permanent
International Arbitration Director employer: Burges Salmon
Burges Salmon is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to lead high-impact projects and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities for growth and advancement within a supportive environment that values efficiency and client experience. Located in a vibrant city, the firm offers a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful legal work.
