The Opportunity

Our client is a leading Tier 1 international arbitration practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross-border disputes. Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue-chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters. 

Key Requirements 

We are seeking a junior or mid-level qualified and experienced international arbitration lawyer with demonstrable expertise in both arbitration proceedings and arbitration-related court litigation. 

Essential qualifications and experience:

• 3-7 PQE UK/EA or 5-9 PQE AU/NZ experience in international arbitration and related litigation. 

• Practical experience in arbitration-related court proceedings, including applications for anti-suit injunctions, set-aside proceedings, and enforcement of arbitral awards. 

• Familiarity with CPR procedures and practices applicable in the English courts. 

• A strong academic background, ideally including postgraduate legal education. 

Core skills and competencies: 

• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to prepare persuasive and well-structured written submissions. 

• Proven ability to analyse complex legal and factual issues, and to develop and implement case strategy. 

• Solid understanding of the principal international arbitration rules and procedural frameworks. 

• Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members during drafting, research, or document review tasks. 

• Excellent communication and client handling skills, with confidence liaising directly with clients, tribunals, experts, and opposing counsel. 

• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes matters. 

Role & Responsibilities 

You will play a central role in advising and representing clients in high-profile, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and investment treaties. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Advising clients on procedural requirements under the CPR and court practices. 

• Leading elements of case preparation, including developing legal strategy and case theory in collaboration with partners. 

• Taking a lead role in drafting complex written submissions, and coordinating input from more junior lawyers as appropriate. 

• Managing large-scale document review and legal research processes. 

• Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence, including strategic assessments and procedural compliance. 

• Liaising directly with clients, witnesses, experts, tribunals, courts, and opposing counsel throughout all stages of proceedings. 

• Ensuring all work meets the firm’s exacting standards of excellence, efficiency, and professionalism. 

This is a pivotal opportunity for an experienced arbitration lawyer to contribute meaningfully to some of the most complex and significant international disputes in the field.