International Arbitration Associate

Overview

A leading Magic Circle law firm is seeking an International Arbitration Associate to join its highly regarded London disputes practice. The team acts on some of the largest and most complex commercial and investor-state arbitrations globally, advising corporates, financial institutions and sovereign entities on high-value, cross-border disputes. This opportunity is ideally suited to a 2–4 PQE associate looking to develop within an elite arbitration team handling market-leading, headline matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on international commercial and investor-state arbitrations under major institutional rules.
• Support complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes from inception through to hearing and enforcement.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements and expert submissions.
• Assist with hearings, strategy development and cross-border coordination.
• Work closely with partners on high-profile, big-ticket disputes across a range of sectors.

.About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (or equivalent common law qualification).
• 2–4 years’ PQE with strong arbitration experience gained at a leading international or top-tier firm.
• Excellent drafting skills and experience working on complex, high-value disputes.
• Strong academic background and analytical ability.
• Commercially minded, detail-oriented and comfortable operating in a high-performance environment.

Why Apply?

• Competitive compensation positioned at the upper end of the London market outside US firms.
• NQ reference salary approximately £150,000.
• Performance-related bonus structure commencing at 1,750 billable hours.
• Opportunity to join an elite international arbitration team acting on some of the most influential matters in the market.
• Exposure to complex cross-border disputes and high-profile clients.
• Total compensation positioned just below elite US firms and above most other Magic Circle competitors.
• Strong training, partner access and long-term career progression within a market-leading disputes platform.

Ready to take the next step?

• Two-stage interview process with partners.

If you are an International Arbitration Associate seeking to join a top-tier disputes practice handling market-leading work, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.