International Arbitration Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal in London is seeking an International Arbitration Paralegal to join a high-profile team. You will work closely with a leading Partner on cross-border energy disputes and support both legal and commercial matters.

This role offers exposure to clients, industry events, and business development activities, with mentorship opportunities and a chance to contribute to practice growth within a busy, international environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience in disputes, arbitration or litigation.
• Confident, professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational ability.
• Interest in client-facing work and business development.
• Desire for mentorship from a leading arbitration Partner.
• Significant exposure to high-profile international disputes.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Partner on day-to-day legal and commercial matters.
• Attend client meetings, calls, networking events and industry functions.
• Support business development, pitches, presentations and client relationships.
• Conduct legal, industry and market research.
• Assist with international arbitration matters and case preparation.
• Coordinate with clients, experts and external counsel across jurisdictions.
• Manage key documents, correspondence and follow-up actions.

Skills

Paralegal experience in disputes/arbit

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Client-facing and BD

Mentorship from arbitration Partner

Job description

International Arbitration Paralegal | London | Hybrid

An exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded international arbitration team in London.

Working closely with a leading Partner, this is a unique role that combines exposure to complex cross-border energy disputes with a strong focus on business development, client relationships and practice growth. This is not a traditional fee-earning paralegal position and would suit a confident, commercially minded individual who enjoys working directly with senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Partner on a day-to-day basis across legal and commercial matters
• Attending client meetings, calls, networking events and industry functions
• Supporting BD activities, pitches, presentations and client relationship management
• Conducting legal, industry and market research
• Assisting with international arbitration matters and case preparation
• Coordinating with clients, experts and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing key documents, correspondence and follow-up actions

About You

• Previous paralegal experience within disputes, arbitration or litigation
• Confident and professional, with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
• Interested in client-facing work and business development
• Direct mentorship from a leading arbitration Partner
• Significant exposure to clients and business development
• Involvement in high-profile international disputes
• Excellent long-term career progression