Senior Associate – Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration
LONDON, United Kingdom
Job Info
- Job Identification 3417
- Posting Date 05/28/2026, 02:11 PM
- Locations 30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES, GB
- Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
Senior Associate (4-7 PQE) – Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration
Location: London
Build your disputes expertise. Broaden your experience.
We’re looking for a pro‑active and ambitious lawyer to join our top‑tier London team as a Senior Associate (4-7 PQE), offering the opportunity to develop your expertise across both commercial litigation and international arbitration within a leading global disputes practice.
The Opportunity
This is an ideal role for a lawyer who enjoys variety and is keen to build a broad disputes practice, working across complex, high‑value matters while developing their profile and taking on increasing responsibility.
As part of our integrated Litigation, Regulatory & Tax practice, you’ll work closely with colleagues across international arbitration, commercial litigation, and our wider sector teams.
What You’ll Do
You will play a key role advising on a broad mix of commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, including investor‑state arbitration, with the scope to shape your focus whether that is litigation, arbitration, or a combination of both. Candidates should be commercial, creative legal thinkers who are eager to develop the practice both internally and externally.
- Advise on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, corporate and financial services disputes and civil fraud across a broad range of industry sectors.
- Support and lead litigation and arbitration proceedings (LCIA, ICC and ad‑hoc) as well as high‑stakes investor‑state arbitrations (ICSID and UNCITRAL)
- Manage disputes across all stages from pre‑action through to resolution
- Draft court and arbitration documents including pleadings and evidence
- Work collaboratively across our offices globally on cross‑border mandates
- Take ownership of workstreams with support from senior colleagues
- Build client relationships and contribute to business development.
What We’re Looking For
- England & Wales qualified lawyer with 4-7 PQE
- Experience in complex high‑value disputes (litigation and/or international arbitration)
- Client focus and commitment to first‑class service with a view to developing client facing skills
- Strong technical and commercial judgement
- A strong work ethic demonstrated by a proven track record of meeting standard hours target
- Personable and collegiate mindset demonstrated by good working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations
- A willingness to engage in business development opportunities including client secondments
- A genuine interest in working flexibly across commercial litigation and arbitration.
Why Pinsent Masons
At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:
High‑quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
- Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working.
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