At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading disputes firm and handle complex international arbitration cases.
- Company: Top London law firm with a focus on high-stakes international disputes.
- Benefits: Gain significant responsibility, partner contact, and excellent career development.
- Other info: Rare opportunity to join a specialist team in a dynamic legal environment.
- Why this job: Work on impactful cases across multiple jurisdictions and enhance your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years PQE with strong international arbitration experience and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
We’re working on an excellent opportunity for an International Arbitration solicitor to join the London office of a leading disputes firm.
International arbitration is at the heart of the London practice. The team handles complex, high-stakes and politically sensitive matters for corporates, investors, funds and sovereign states, often working across multiple jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will gain exposure to:
- Investor–state and commercial arbitration
- Energy and infrastructure disputes
- Sovereign claims and sanctions-related matters
- Shareholder, joint venture and post-M&A disputes
- Enforcement of arbitral awards
- Proceedings under ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC and LCIA rules
Candidate requirements:
- A solicitor with approximately 2–3 years’ PQE
- Strong international arbitration experience gained at a top London law firm
- Demonstrable investor–state arbitration experience (this is essential)
- Experience working on complex, cross-border disputes
- Excellent drafting, analytical and case-management skills
- A strong academic background and genuine interest in international disputes
This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist, highly international team working on some of the most significant disputes in the market. The firm offers high levels of responsibility, close partner contact and excellent long-term development.
If this has caught your interest, I’d love to hear from you. You can apply via the link or contact me directly at pascale@rutherfordsearch.com or WhatsApp on +44 7452 337302.
International Arbitration Solicitor | 2–3 PQE | London in City of London employer: Rutherford
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