Job Description

Senior Associate - International Arbitration

Location:

London (hybrid working with 3 days per week office based)

Practice Area:

International Arbitration

Salary:

180-225k plus bonuses and excellent benefits package


Our client is a leading Tier 1

international

arbitration

practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross-border disputes. Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue-chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced international arbitration lawyer with a proven record in leading complex proceedings and mentoring junior colleagues.

Essential qualifications and experience:

6-8 years PQE representing clients in high-value, complex

international commercial

and/or

investment treaty arbitration

. An

excellent academic background

, ideally at postgraduate level. Demonstrated experience leading legal workstreams and contributing to

strategic decision-making

on complex arbitration matters. Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present arguments persuasively and with credibility.

Additional language skills

to support the firm's international client base are highly desirable.

Core skills and competencies:

Strong

technical expertise

in contract and treaty arbitration law and procedure. Ability to manage and mentor junior team members, providing oversight, review, and professional development support. Highly effective in drafting pleadings, legal advice, and tribunal submissions. Proficient in overseeing complex legal research and document review exercises. Proven ability to develop case theory, assess risks, and identify tactical solutions. Confident in contributing to

business development

activities including publications, conference speaking, and client briefings. Exceptional time and project management skills, with high attention to detail and professional standards.

Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within the legal team. You will support partners on key mandates and play an active role in the firm's strategic and business development efforts.

Your responsibilities will include:

Collaborating with partners and colleagues on the formulation of

case strategy and theory

. Taking a lead in

drafting major written submissions

, while managing and mentoring junior lawyers involved in the process. Overseeing complex

research and document review projects

, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the legal issues at hand. Contributing to the preparation of

witness and expert evidence

, including direct involvement in witness preparation and evidentiary analysis. Acting as a key liaison with

clients, tribunals, witnesses, experts

, and opposing counsel. Supporting partners on

business development initiatives

, including co-authoring legal publications, preparing

client briefings

, and representing the firm at industry events and conferences. Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
This is a leadership-track opportunity for a skilled arbitration practitioner to play a prominent role in high-profile disputes and the ongoing development of the firm's global practice.