International Arbitration Senior Associate

Birchrose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus scheme

Billable hours bonus scheme

Opportunities for quick internal progression

Job summary

Birchrose Associates is looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join their International Arbitration team in Greater London. This position offers the chance to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation matters with leading arbitral bodies. Ideal candidates will have 5-8 years PQE, a strong understanding of English arbitration law, and must be qualified in England & Wales. The role includes a profit share bonus, billable hours bonus, and prospects for quick internal progression.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ PQE from a reputable International Arbitration team.
• Understanding of rules of key arbitration institutions.
• Qualification in England & Wales is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex commercial litigation cases across multiple jurisdictions.
• Gain direct exposure to strategic, high-stakes disputes.
• Collaborate closely with partners in a lean team.

Skills

Understanding of English arbitration law

Strong academics

Experience with ICC, LCIA, SIAC, ICSID

Job description

The Opportunity

Due to growth, the firm are looking to make an experienced hire into the International Arbitration team.

Successful applicants can expect to work on a variety of complex commercial litigation cases across multiple jurisdictions.

This is a particularly compelling opportunity for a Senior Associate to work closely with a highly regarded international arbitration partner, recognised for advising on complex, high-value cross-border disputes.

The practice spans both commercial and investment treaty arbitration, acting for international corporates, States and state-owned entities across a range of sectors including energy, infrastructure, mining and financial services.

The work is often multi-jurisdictional and institutionally diverse, offering exposure to sophisticated matters involving leading arbitral bodies.

Working within a lean and high-performing team, you will benefit from close partner contact and mentorship, gaining direct exposure to strategic, high-stakes disputes from the outset. This environment offers genuine responsibility, strong client interaction and the opportunity to play a visible role in complex matters, making it an excellent platform for a Senior Associate looking to further specialise and progress within international arbitration.

Requirements

• 5-8 years’ PQE gained from a reputable International Arbitration team. England & Wales qualification is essential
• Strong understanding of English arbitration law, especially the rules of key arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and ICSID. Experience in both investor and commercial matters beneficial
• Strong academics
• Profit share bonus scheme paying between 16-20% of base salary annually
• Billable hours bonus scheme (in addition)
• Opportunity for quick internal progression

To be considered for this opportunity please contact Sophie Cogger at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.