International Arbitration Associate in London

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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