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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a law firm that was founded in 2014 by specialist international arbitration advocates. The firm engages primarily in complex, high-value disputes, and counts among its clients many industry leaders and sovereign States. The firm has grown to over 180 professionals, including 19 partners, across offices in Dubai, London, Madrid, Paris, Singapore, and Washington DC. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a unique opportunity for lawyers committed to a career in international arbitration, collaborating closely with partners and developing individual reputations.

The Role

The role will involve working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm on high value, complex international arbitration cases – principally focused on infrastructure and major project disputes in the construction sector.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with team members to formulate case theory and strategy.
• Assuming a key role in drafting written submissions, including managing more junior members.
• Managing research and document review processes.
• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence.
• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses, experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel.
• Working closely with partners on business development initiatives, including law-review publications, client briefings, and conference presentations.

Candidate Profile

Competitive candidates will possess:

• Trained and qualified in England & Wales.
• At least three years’ experience in high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration.
• Excellent academic background.
• Construction experience (technical, delay, quantum-related issues; oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, engineering sectors) is an advantage.
• Additional languages are a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to write clearly, economically, and persuasively.
• Ability to identify relevant research lines and implement rapidly.
• Ability to analyse complex legal and factual problems.
• Strong understanding of contract and treaty arbitration law.
• Rigor, accuracy, and structured writing.
• Ability to present a client’s case orally with confidence and credibility.
• Professional work management using commercially sound practices.
• Effective communication at all levels.

Additional Information

Department: Lawyers
Locations: London

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