Role | Junior/Mid Level Arbitration Associate (England & Wales Trained)
Must | Currently or Previously Be At a Top Law Firm!
Seniority | 1+ PQE
Location | London
Renumeration | Extremely Competitive - DOE
Firm | Leading International Boutique
We are working with a leading international arbitration firm seeking a Junior or Mid Level Associate (England & Wales qualified) to join its London team. This is an opportunity to work on high-value, complex international matters within a specialist disputes practice.
The Role
The role will involve working closely with senior lawyers on a range of international arbitration and complex litigation matters. This includes exposure to commercial arbitration, investor-state disputes, and public international law matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Responsibilities include:
* Assisting on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes
* Drafting submissions, pleadings and legal memoranda
* Conducting detailed legal research across complex legal issues
* Reviewing evidence and supporting case strategy development
* Assisting with hearing preparation, including bundles and witness materials
* Supporting arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules (e.g. ICC, LCIA, ICSID)
* Liaising with clients, counsel and international teams
Candidate Profile
Competitive candidates will be trained and qualified in England & Wales with experience in international arbitration. A strong academic background is expected, alongside experience handling complex disputes with appropriate supervision. Candidates should demonstrate excellent drafting and analytical skills.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
* Clear and concise communication skills
* Ability to work in a collaborative, high-performance environment
* Proactive and solutions-focused approach
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop within a top-tier international disputes practice and gain exposure to complex, cross-border work.
If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Dan at Eclectic Recruitment.
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