At a Glance
- Tasks: Work on high-value international arbitration cases and gain early responsibility.
- Company: Leading disputes-only law firm in London with a focus on arbitration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, and direct access to senior partners.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collegiate and entrepreneurial environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and specialise in international arbitration with real impact.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years PQE, strong drafting skills, and international arbitration experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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. Confidential conversations welcome.
International Arbitration Associate in Slough employer: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Join one of London's premier disputes-only law firms, where you will immerse yourself in high-stakes international arbitration cases that shape the global landscape. With a strong focus on professional development, you will gain early responsibility and direct access to seasoned practitioners, all within a supportive and entrepreneurial culture that champions your growth as a leading arbitration specialist. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the unique opportunity to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters alongside some of the most respected names in the field.
Contact Details:
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