International Arbitration Associate - 1PQE+

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £160k–£180k

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking an International Arbitration Associate for its London office. The ideal candidate has 1–2 PQE and a strong grounding in international arbitration, including commercial and investment treaty matters.

You will work with partners to develop case theory, advise on CPR procedures, and manage a varied docket of high-value disputes across sectors. The firm offers a supportive environment and a clear path to client responsibility.

Qualifications

• Applications are sought from Arbitration Associates with 1–2 PQE in England & Wales or a leading common law jurisdiction.
• Strong academics and a confident understanding of arbitration practice are essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate organisational skills and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of arbitration matters including commercial, investment treaty and public international law
• Advise on procedural requirements under the CPR and court practices
• Collaborate with partners to formulate case theory and strategy on high-value disputes

Skills

Arbitration experience

Strong organisational skills

CPR procedures knowledge

English law background

Education

Solicitor qualification England & Wales

Job description

International Arbitration Associate | 1-2 PQE

Leading Arbitration boutique | Legal 500 Arbitration | London office | 1-3 PQE | £160,000 - £180,000

The firm / team:

• Successful candidates can look forward to joining a truly leading International Arbitration specialist, looking to strengthen their Arbitration offering with the addition of a talented junior Associate.
• They have a reputation for the resolution of complex and ground-breaking international disputes.
• They handle high-profile corporate and sovereign State dispute cases with a seamless service.
• The firm bases its bonus incentives on qualitative input rather than quantitative input (billable hours). Key sectors include aerospace, energy, construction, telecoms, financial services, and pharmaceuticals.

The role:

• As an Arbitration Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
• The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients.
• Handling a broad range of arbitration matters, relating to commercial arbitrations, investment treaty arbitrations, and public international law matters.
• Advising on the procedural requirements under the CPR and practices before the English Courts.
• Working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm to formulate case theory and strategy on high-value, complex international arbitration cases.

About you:

• Applications are sought from talented Arbitration Associates, with at least one year of post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction.
• You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of employment law, ideally from a Top 20/Legal 500 background.
• Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's most specialised firms.

Benefits:

• Salary package of £160,000 - £180,000
• 25 days annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.