Senior Associate – International Arbitration (Construction & Infrastructure Disputes)
Global Law firm
London
A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its highly regarded International Arbitration practice in London.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a genuinely international disputes practice with a strong reputation for handling complex, high-value and technically demanding matters across the construction, infrastructure, energy and resources sectors. The team acts on some of the most significant cross-border disputes globally, advising major corporates, project sponsors, contractors, investors and other stakeholders.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will play a key role on complex international disputes, with a particular focus on construction and infrastructure arbitration.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting and, where appropriate, taking the lead on complex international arbitrations
- Managing significant aspects of matters, including strategy, case management and day-to-day client coordination
- Leading and coordinating factual and expert evidence, particularly in relation to delay, quantum and technical issues
- Supporting partners and senior lawyers in advocacy at hearings, while continuing to develop personal advocacy experience
- Drafting high-quality submissions, pleadings, correspondence and other key arbitration documents
- Working closely with clients to anticipate their needs, provide strategic advice and ensure clear, timely communication
- Delegating work effectively, supervising junior lawyers and providing constructive feedback and mentoring
- Managing matter budgets, costs and billing processes, with a focus on efficient delivery and profitability
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across an extensive international network
- Contributing to business development, industry initiatives, client relationships, training and the development of internal know-how
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a lawyer with:
- 6+ years’ PQE, although exceptional candidates with 5+ years’ PQE will also be considered
- Significant experience in international arbitration
- Strong expertise in construction and infrastructure disputes
- Experience managing factual and expert evidence relating to delay, quantum and technical issues
- Excellent drafting, legal analysis and case management skills
- Strong commercial judgement and an ability to manage complex, high-value matters
- Experience of English High Court proceedings, particularly in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC), would be advantageous
- Experience of expert determinations and/or adjudications would also be beneficial
- Strong financial awareness, including an understanding of matter budgets, costs and the key drivers of efficient legal service delivery
- Excellent client relationship and communication skills
- Proven leadership capability, with the ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across a global team
What the Role Offers
- A senior role within a market-leading global international arbitration practice
- Exposure to complex, high-value and cross-border construction and infrastructure disputes
- The opportunity to take increasing responsibility for the management and strategic direction of matters
- Close involvement in advocacy and major arbitral hearings
- The chance to work alongside leading practitioners across a global network
- Significant opportunities to develop client relationships and contribute to business development
- A collaborative and inclusive environment with strong support for professional development
Interested?
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious disputes lawyer with strong international arbitration experience and a particular focus on construction and infrastructure disputes to take the next step in their career within a leading global practice.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch with Rhys
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