International Arbitration Associate 2-3 PQE- Boutique City firm

Overview

In this role you will contribute to a boutique City firm’s heavyweight international arbitration practice, handling both commercial and investor-state matters. You will work within a tight-knit team that delivers high-quality work with an entrepreneurial culture, on a clear path toward partnership. The role covers a broad range of arbitration proceedings and sectors, offering exposure to leading global tribunals. You’ll operate in a fast-paced environment that values impactful, scalable solutions and cross-border disputes. This is a distinctive chance to shape a rapidly expanding practice at a firm competing with US and Magic Circle firms.

Pay / Benefits

• attractive bonus scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial international arbitration cases and investor-state arbitration matters
• Work with tribunals such as SIAC, LCIA, ICC, HKIAC, SAC, UNCITRAL and related forums
• Contribute to the expansion of the arbitration practice and collaborate with senior lawyers toward partnership
• Engage with clients on case strategy, filings, and negotiations within a global sector focus
• Assist on disputes across energy, natural resources, commodities, construction, pharma, and telecom sectors
• Coordinate with cross-border teams and maintain high-quality, efficient case management

Key requirements

• 2-3 PQE with UK/EW qualification preferred
• 2-3 years of international arbitration experience at a US/Magic Circle or global law firm
• Must have commercial international arbitration experience and/or investor-state arbitration experience

• international arbitration
• investor-state arbitration
• SIAC, LCIA, ICC, HKIAC, SAC, UNCITRAL
• ICSID, SCC

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