Senior Associate — International Arbitration (Construction & Infrastructure Disputes) in Slough

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded International Arbitration practice in London. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a genuinely international disputes practice with a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value and technically demanding matters across the construction, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. The team acts on some of the most significant cross-border disputes globally, advising major corporates, project sponsors, contractors, investors and other stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play a key role on complex international disputes, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure arbitration. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting and, where appropriate, taking the lead on complex international arbitrations
• Managing significant aspects of matters, including strategy, case management and day-to-day client coordination
• Leading and coordinating factual and expert evidence, particularly in relation to delay, quantum and technical issues
• Supporting partners and senior lawyers in advocacy at hearings, while continuing to develop personal advocacy experience
• Drafting high-quality submissions, pleadings, correspondence and other key arbitration documents
• Working closely with clients to anticipate their needs, provide strategic advice and ensure clear, timely communication
• Delegating work effectively, supervising junior lawyers and providing constructive feedback and mentoring
• Managing matter budgets, costs and billing processes, with a focus on efficient delivery and profitability
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across an extensive international network
• Contributing to business development, industry initiatives, client relationships, training and the development of internal know-how

We are seeking a lawyer with:

• 6+ years' PQE, although exceptional candidates with 5+ years' PQE will also be considered
• Significant experience in international arbitration
• Strong expertise in construction and infrastructure disputes
• Experience managing factual and expert evidence relating to delay, quantum and technical issues
• Excellent drafting, legal analysis and case management skills
• Strong commercial judgement and an ability to manage complex, high-value matters
• Experience of English High Court proceedings, particularly in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), would be advantageous
• Experience of expert determinations and/or adjudications would also be beneficial
• Strong financial awareness, including an understanding of matter budgets, costs and the key drivers of efficient legal service delivery
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across a global team

A senior role within a market-leading global international arbitration practice offers exposure to complex, high-value and cross-border construction and infrastructure disputes, the opportunity to take increasing responsibility for the management and strategic direction of matters, close involvement in advocacy and major arbitral hearings, and the chance to work alongside leading practitioners across a global network. There are significant opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business development in a collaborative and inclusive environment with strong support for professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious disputes lawyer with strong international arbitration experience and a particular focus on construction and infrastructure disputes to take the next step in their career within a leading global practice.