International Arbitration Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to high-profile arbitrations

Collaborative team environment

Professional development opportunities

London-based role

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in London is seeking a Junior International Arbitration Associate to join its disputes team. You will work on international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, taking on responsibilities across the lifecycle of matters and developing within a focused, internationally recognised disputes practice.

The role offers exposure to hearings, witnesses, experts and client relationships within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with strong international arbitration background.
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills.
• Strong client-focused approach and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Work on international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
• Assist across the lifecycle of matters from strategy to hearings.
• Draft submissions, witness statements, and other legal docs.
• Coordinate with witnesses, experts, and counsel for hearings.
• Support business development and client relationship efforts.

Skills

Arbitration experience

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

2–3 years’ PQE

Job description

A highly regarded specialist disputes practice is seeking a Junior International Arbitration Associate to join its London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a strong arbitration background to work on complex, high-value commercial and investment treaty disputes, while taking on meaningful responsibility across the lifecycle of matters and developing within a focused, internationally recognised disputes practice.

Responsibilities:

• Work on international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations
• Assist across the full lifecycle of matters, from case strategy and submissions through to hearings and enforcement
• Draft submissions, witness statements, correspondence and other legal documentation
• Work with factual witnesses, experts and counsel in preparation for hearings
• Advise on disputes spanning multiple jurisdictions and sectors
• Attend hearings, client meetings and conferences
• Contribute to client relationships and wider business development activity

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally 2–3 years’ PQE
• Strong International Arbitration experience gained at a reputable UK law firm
• Experience in either commercial or investment arbitration
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
• Experience working on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters
• Commercial awareness and a strong client-focused approach
• Excellent academics and attention to detail

Benefits:

• High-quality international arbitration work
• Meaningful responsibility on complex matters
• Strong exposure to hearings, experts and witnesses
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.