Opportunity for an International Arbitration Associate to join a leading specialist disputes law firm in London.

The firm

My client is a highly reputable disputes boutique that has established an international reputation for excellence.

Their International Arbitration and Commercial Litigation departments are consistently highly ranked in the Legal 500 and are entrusted with some of the most strategically significant and high-stakes disputes in the market.

The opportunity

The International Arbitration team handles complex, high-value cross-border disputes. The practice covers both commercial and investor-state arbitration.

The team is particularly active in regions including MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and Asia, acting for international corporates, States and state-owned entities in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining, and financial services.

The practice spans bilateral and multilateral investment treaties, investment contracts, and industry-specific international agreements, under rules including ICSID, UNCITRAL, and the SCC. Their cases have appeared under major arbitral frameworks, including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, and SAC.

The firm is now seeking a stellar Associate, who will be working closely with leading partners in the arbitration group.

This environment offers genuine responsibility, strong client interaction and the opportunity to play a visible role in complex matters, making it an excellent platform for an Associate looking to further specialise and progress within international arbitration.

Required

• UK qualified with 1.5 – 4 years' PQE
• Must be trained and retained at a highly regarded firm
• Strong experience in international arbitration (commercial or investor-state)
• Excellent academic background and technical ability

Reasons to apply

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to join a growing, top-tier law firm with an elite arbitration offering
• High level of responsibility and direct partner exposure
• Access to complex, high-profile international disputes
• Clear progression within a dynamic and ambitious team

To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

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