Associate and Senior Associate Attorney

Success Matcher; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international arbitration firm seeks a qualified international arbitration lawyer for a pivotal role in advising on high-profile disputes. The position demands strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills, alongside a solid academic background and relevant experience in arbitration processes. Successful candidates will enjoy a collaborative environment working with top legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with 3-5 years of experience in international arbitration.
• Practical experience in arbitration-related court litigation.
• Familiarity with CPR and UK court procedures.

Responsabilités

• Advising clients on procedural requirements and leading case preparation.
• Drafting complex legal submissions and managing document review processes.
• Liaising directly with clients and various stakeholders throughout proceedings.

Connaissances

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Formation

Postgraduate legal education

Description du poste

Our client is a leading Tier 1 international arbitration practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross-border disputes. Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia-Pacific and

North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue-chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a qualified and experienced international arbitration lawyer with demonstrable

expertise in both arbitration proceedings and arbitration-related court litigation.

Essential qualifications and experience :

• Qualification as a solicitor or barrister.
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience in international arbitration and related litigation.
• Practical experience in arbitration-related court proceedings, including applications for anti-
• suit injunctions, set-aside proceedings, and enforcement of arbitral awards.
• Familiarity with CPR procedures and practices applicable in the English courts.
• A strong academic background, ideally including postgraduate legal education.

Core skills and competencies :

• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to prepare persuasive and well-structured written
• submissions.
• Proven ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, and to develop and implement
• Solid understanding of the principal international arbitration rules and procedural
• frameworks.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members during drafting, research, or
• Excellent communication and client handling skills, with confidence liaising directly with
• clients, tribunals, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes matters.

Role & Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will play a central role in advising and representing clients in high-profile, multi-

jurisdictional disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and investment treaties.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Advising clients on procedural requirements under the CPR and court practices.
• Leading elements of case preparation, including developing legal strategy and case theory in collaboration with partners.
• Taking a lead role in drafting complex written submissions, and coordinating input from more junior lawyers as appropriate.
• Managing large-scale document review and legal research processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence, including strategic assessments and procedural compliance.
• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses, experts, tribunals, courts, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of proceedings.
• Ensuring all work meets the firm’s exacting standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism.