International Arbitration Associate

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre disputes associate to join an elite London litigation practice, working closely with a market-leading partner on complex international arbitration and commercial disputes matters. The team is particularly keen to hear from lawyers with experience in energy and construction arbitration, ideally gained at a leading international, US or specialist disputes firm. Commonwealth-qualified lawyers from top-tier firms in Australia and New Zealand will also be of strong interest, particularly those who have completed postgraduate legal study. The work is consistently high-end and international in nature, spanning major infrastructure disputes, complex cross-border litigation and high-value arbitrations for an impressive global client base. The successful candidate is likely to offer: Experience in international arbitration and complex commercial disputes; Exposure to energy, construction or infrastructure-related matters; Excellent academics, with postgraduate legal study particularly well regarded; and Strong technical, drafting and interpersonal skills, combined with an ambitious and commercially minded approach. This is a rare chance to join a genuinely top-tier disputes practice offering exceptional quality work, close partner exposure and an intellectually rigorous environment alongside some of the leading practitioners in the market.

Responsibilities

Working closely with a market-leading partner on complex international arbitration and commercial disputes matters

Requirements

Experience in international arbitration and complex commercial disputes; Exposure to energy, construction or infrastructure-related matters; Excellent academics, with postgraduate legal study particularly well regarded; Strong technical, drafting and interpersonal skills, combined with an ambitious and commercially minded approach

Nice to have

Experience in energy and construction arbitration; Commonwealth-qualified lawyers from top-tier firms in Australia or New Zealand; Experience at a leading international, US or specialist disputes firm