Senior International Arbitration Partner | Growth & Leadership

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

William James Recruitment is instructing on a strategic opportunity for a Partner to join the International Arbitration practice of a leading UK law firm. This is a central role focused on developing and expanding the practice, with access to high-value, cross-border disputes across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.

You will lead the practice, work with an experienced arbitration lead, and contribute to market presence while mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative and growth-oriented

Responsibilities

• Act on complex international commercial and investment arbitration matters
• Advise on enforcement of arbitral awards across multiple jurisdictions
• Handle disputes across key sectors, including energy, construction, and infrastructure
• Work closely with the wider disputes and sector teams on cross-border matters
• Play a key role in originating and developing new client relationships
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the arbitration offering
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team
• Build and maintain a strong international network
• Entrepreneurial and growth-focused environment
• Collaborative and supportive partnership structure
• Strong integration across practice areas and sectors
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Flexible and modern working practices
• Clear strategic investment in disputes and arbitration
• Strong platform for practice growth and development
• Access to high-quality domestic and international work
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the practice

Job description

William James Recruitment is instructing on a strategic opportunity for a Partner to join the International Arbitration practice of a leading UK law firm. This is a central role focused on developing and expanding the practice, with access to high-value, cross-border disputes across diverse sectors and jurisdictions.

You will lead the practice, work with an experienced arbitration lead, and contribute to market presence while mentoring junior lawyers in a collaborative and growth-oriented