Disputes & Arbitration: challenger boutique. Manager>Director.
Employer Location Germany / England, London Salary - per annum + Equivalent to large US firm Closing date 17 Jul 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band , , , , Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.Job Details
Your new company
My client is a newly-formed breakaway boutique with a strong European presence. The lead Partner is Global Elite Thought Leader status in several Lexology categories and is recognised as a world-leading Expert in GAR. Cases by default are large and/or complex, and span a wide variety of commercial and investor-state disputes, with the "sweet spot" being £100-500 million and up to the value of several £billionWith a background in major international firms, the lead Partner wanted to build a distinctive, independent firm for the next generation of Experts, operating in an agile and 21st century manner. Business development is a mix of thought leadership/publishing, carefully and imaginatively curated events with impressively high-profile speakers, and of course one to one. They are embracing the use of AI where appropriate (eg the use of LLMs), and models / packs etc have been developed from best practice in large, global firms. The Partners want to dispense with formal hierarchies and bureaucracy, and are instilling a degree of freedom that is impossible to find in a larger firm.
Importantly, they are able to provide a significant number of co-signing and indeed co-testifying opportunities.
With restrictions now fully lifted they are ready to expand, with a core policy of responsible growth. Currently in 3 locations, the primary focus for initial hires will be for the UK/London.Your new role
The firm are open to several levels - from Manager through to rising Expert/Director. If you are the latter, this is a gilt-edged opportunity to obtain your first co-signing or co-testifying experience, as the Partners are keen to develop the next generation of Experts and have strong track records in a)their clients accepting recommendation of a joint ticket. and indeed b) in mentoring Directors through to said, there is also potentially additional room for an AD/Director who is more driven by the desire to be delivery-centric in producing superb calibre reports and work.
What you'll need to succeed
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What you'll get in return