Associate Dispute Resolution

A leading London law firm is seeking an Arbitration Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, specialising in complex international arbitration and sovereign disputes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Arbitration Associate to work on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving sovereign states, multinational businesses, financial institutions and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The role offers exposure to international commercial arbitration, public international law and complex cross-border litigation within a collaborative and market-leading team.

The Arbitration Associate role:

Managing key workstreams on complex international arbitration and commercial litigation matters
Advising on international commercial arbitration, sovereign disputes and public international law
Drafting submissions, pleadings, witness statements and key correspondence
Managing large-scale disclosure and e-disclosure exercises
Supporting hearings, settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings
Liaising with counsel, expert witnesses, investigators and international legal teams
Assisting on matters before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, LMAA and ICSID tribunals
Supporting business development through articles, pitches, networking and client events
Building and maintaining strong client relationships across international marketsThe successful Arbitration Associate:

Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in international arbitration
Experience advising on complex cross-border disputes
Exposure to public international law or sovereign-related disputes would be advantageous
Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
Experience managing disclosure exercises and e-disclosure platforms
Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
Commercially minded with an interest in business development
Experience in construction, aviation or investment treaty arbitration (ICSID/UNCITRAL) would be beneficialWhat's on offer:

Salary of £100,000 - £120,000
Hybrid working
Exposure to complex, international arbitration and sovereign disputes
High levels of client responsibility and autonomy
Clear career progression within a prestigious disputes practice
Outstanding quality of work with an international client base
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Comprehensive benefits package
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed