Construction & Infrastructure Arbitration | 3-6 PQE | Disputes Boutique

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment company in the UK is seeking a qualified lawyer with 3–6 years’ experience in international arbitration. This role involves working on high-profile international disputes, developing case strategies, and managing junior associates. Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong advocacy skills, and experience in construction or energy-related arbitrations. The firm offers competitive remuneration and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience in international arbitration or cross-border disputes.
• Proven experience in construction, engineering, or energy-related arbitrations.
• Outstanding written advocacy skills and strong grasp of arbitral procedure.

Responsibilities

• Develop case theory and strategy on major construction and infrastructure arbitrations.
• Draft persuasive written submissions and manage junior associates.
• Oversee research, evidence management, and document review.

Skills

International arbitration experience

Construction arbitration knowledge

Strong written advocacy skills

Knowledge of arbitral procedure

Additional language skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

The Role

Working closely with some of the most respected arbitration practitioners in the market, you will play a hands‑on role across every stage of high‑profile international disputes, including:

• Developing case theory and strategy on major construction and infrastructure arbitrations
• Drafting persuasive written submissions and managing junior associates through the process
• Overseeing research, evidence management, and document review
• Preparing witness and expert evidence on complex delay and quantum issues
• Liaising directly with clients, experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel
• Supporting partners on business development, publications, and client briefings

Candidate Requirements

• 3–6 years’ post‑qualification experience (UK or Commonwealth) in international arbitration or cross‑border disputes
• Proven experience in construction, engineering, or energy‑related arbitrations, ideally involving technical and delay issues
• Excellent academic credentials and outstanding written advocacy skills
• Strong grasp of arbitral procedure and related court applications
• Additional language skills will be highly regarded

The Firm Offers

• A compelling opportunity to work in a firm entirely dedicated to international arbitration, recognised globally for excellence and innovation
• Direct partner access, genuine client exposure, and early advocacy opportunities
• A supportive and intellectually rigorous environment encouraging professional growth
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package

This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer seeking top‑tier international exposure within a collaborative and forward‑thinking disputes practice.

For more information, please send your CV and supporting details in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website. Only applicants who meet the stated criteria and match the requirements of our client will be contacted.