International Arbitration Associate

This international law firm offer a unique opportunity for Lawyers who are committed to a career in international arbitration based in London.

The role will involve working closely with Partners and other colleagues across the firm on high value, complex international arbitration cases. This is principally disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and international investment treaties between parties located in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with team members to formulate case theory and strategy.
• Assuming a key role in drafting written submissions, including managing more junior members of the team in the process.
• Managing research and document review processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence.
• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses and experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel.
• Mentoring junior members of the team.

Summary of candidate profile

• At least 6 years’ professional experience representing clients in high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration
• Excellent academic background.
• Additional languages to add to the firm’s wide-ranging international language capabilities.

Skills and knowledge

• The ability to analyse complex legal and factual problems and to identify challenges and solutions to a client’s case.
• A strong understanding of the substantive and procedural aspects of contract and treaty arbitration law and practice.
• The ability to orally present a client’s case confidently, succinctly, and persuasively, while maintaining accuracy and credibility with a tribunal.
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals, teams, and clients at all levels and present confidently and with authority

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Elliott Dymond for a confidential discussion.

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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.