Associate Dispute Resolution

Brandon James Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd., a leading London law firm, seeks an Arbitration Associate to join its renowned Dispute Resolution team. The role focuses on complex international arbitration, sovereign disputes, and cross-border litigation, offering exposure to ICC, LCIA, DIAC, and ICISO tribunals in a collaborative, market-leading environment.

The successful candidate will handle high-value matters, manage disclosures, draft submissions, and liaise with international teams, while developing client

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with international arbitration experience.
• Experience advising on complex cross-border disputes.
• Exposure to public international law or sovereign-related disputes would be advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Experience managing disclosure exercises and e-disclosure platforms.
• Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• Experience in construction, aviation or investment treaty arbitration would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Managing key workstreams on complex international arbitration and commercial litigation matters.
• Advising on international commercial arbitration, sovereign disputes and public international law.
• Drafting submissions, pleadings, witness statements and key correspondence.
• Managing large-scale disclosure and e-disclosure exercises.
• Supporting hearings, settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings.
• Liaising with counsel, expert witnesses, investigators and international legal teams.
• Assisting on matters before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, LMAA and ICISO tribunals.
• Supporting business development through articles, pitches, networking and client events.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across international markets.

Skills

International arbitration

Cross-border disputes

Drafting/pleadings

Advocacy skills

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

E-disclosure platforms

Job description

A leading London law firm is seeking an Arbitration Associate to join its highly regarded Dispute Resolution team, specialising in complex international arbitration and sovereign disputes.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Arbitration Associate to work on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving sovereign states, multinational businesses, financial institutions and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The role offers exposure to international commercial arbitration, public international law and complex cross-border litigation within a collaborative and market-leading team.

The Arbitration Associate role:

• Managing key workstreams on complex international arbitration and commercial litigation matters
• Advising on international commercial arbitration, sovereign disputes and public international law
• Drafting submissions, pleadings, witness statements and key correspondence
• Managing large-scale disclosure and e-disclosure exercises
• Supporting hearings, settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings
• Liaising with counsel, expert witnesses, investigators and international legal teams
• Assisting on matters before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, LMAA and ICISO tribunals
• Supporting business development through articles, pitches, networking and client events
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across international markets

The successful Arbitration Associate:

• Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in international arbitration
• Experience advising on complex cross-border disputes
• Exposure to public international law or sovereign-related disputes would be advantageous
• Excellent drafting, analytical and advocacy skills
• Experience managing disclosure exercises and e-disclosure platforms
• Ability to manage matters with increasing autonomy
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development
• Experience in construction, aviation or investment treaty arbitration (ICSID/UNCITRAL) would be beneficial

What’s on offer:

• Salary of £100,000 – £120,000
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to complex, international arbitration and sovereign disputes
• High levels of client responsibility and autonomy
• Clear career progression within a prestigious disputes practice
• Outstanding quality of work with an international client base
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Comprehensive benefits package