International Arbitration Associate

Interlink Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality international arbitration

Meaningful responsibility on complex**

Exposure to hearings and witnesses

Collaborative team environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Interlink Recruitment in London is seeking a Junior International Arbitration Associate to join its disputes team. You will handle international commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, assist across all stages from strategy to hearings, and draft submissions and witness statements.

You will work with witnesses, experts and counsel, and contribute to client relationships while gaining exposure to hearings and enforcement across multi-jurisdictional matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, ideally 2–3 years’ PQE.
• Experience in international arbitration, in either commercial or investment arbitration.
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Commercial awareness and client-focused approach.
• Excellent academics and attention to detail.

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

Skills

Arbitration knowledge

Legal drafting

Research skills

Client handling

Case management

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

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.