International Arbitration (Construction) Associate

BCL Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £170,000–£200,000

25 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited advertises an International Arbitration Associate (Construction) in its London office, offering a challenging role at a leading arbitration boutique.

The successful candidate will handle high-value, cross-border disputes, develop into a trusted advisor to major clients, and work closely with partners to shape strategy and theory while navigating CPR procedures and English court practice.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in international arbitration, England & Wales or equivalent.
• Strong academic record with exposure to construction-related disputes.
• Experience with handling high-value, complex arbitration matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of arbitration matters in a leading international practice.
• Advise on CPR procedural requirements and English court practices.
• Collaborate with partners to develop case theory and strategy for major arbitration disputes.

Skills

Arbitration

Construction

Job description

International Arbitration Associate (Construction) | 3 PQE+ Leading Arbitration boutique | Legal 500 Arbitration | London office | £170,000 - £200,000

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 mid-level 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, focusing on infrastructure and major project disputes between parties located in multiple jurisdictions in the construction sector.
• 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 high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration.
• 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 three 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 £170,000 - £200,000
• 25 days annual leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.