International Arbitration Associate - Complex Disputes

Burges Salmon LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Burges Salmon LLP is seeking a mid‑senior level Associate to join its International Arbitration practice in London. The role focuses on high‑value, complex international disputes across a range of sectors.

The candidate will manage day‑to‑day arbitration matters, draft submissions, conduct research, and advise on enforcement across jurisdictions, while mentoring trainees and contributing to business development.

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level – typically requiring a law degree and relevant experience.
• Experience in international arbitration.
• Mentoring trainees and junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day aspects of complex international commercial and investment arbitration matters.
• Draft submissions, witness statements, legal analyses and other key case documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research; contribute to case strategy.
• Advise on recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards across multiple jurisdictions.
• Engage with clients, counsel, experts and colleagues across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with wider disputes and sector teams on cross‑border matters.
• Support business development and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor trainees and junior colleagues.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting submissions

Case management

Client communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Burges Salmon LLP is seeking a mid‑senior level Associate to join its International Arbitration practice in London. The role focuses on high‑value, complex international disputes across a range of sectors.

The candidate will manage day‑to‑day arbitration matters, draft submissions, conduct research, and advise on enforcement across jurisdictions, while mentoring trainees and contributing to business development.