Junior International Arbitration Associate - Interlink Talent Solutions : Job Details

This international firm have a unique opportunity for Lawyers who are committed to a career in international arbitration based in London.

The Role

• The role will involve working closely with Partners and other colleagues across the firm on high value, complex international arbitration cases. It will be principally disputes involving transnational commercial contracts and international investment treaties between parties located in multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities will include:

• Conducting research, reviewing documents, drafting advice, correspondence and pleadings.
• Gathering evidence and assisting with the preparation of witness and expert evidence, in relation to such proceedings.
• Liaising with clients, witnesses and experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel.

Summary of candidate profile

• Qualification in England and Wales is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a leading dispute resolution practice, chambers or other related organisation. This is ideally including experience working on high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration.
• A proven ability to understand and investigate complex technical matters.
• Excellent academic background, educated to Masters level.

Required skills and knowledge

• The ability to analyse complex legal and factual problems and to identify challenges and solutions to a client’s case.
• A strong understanding of the substantive and procedural aspects of contract and treaty arbitration law and practice.
• The ability to orally present a client’s case confidently, succinctly and persuasively, while maintaining accuracy and credibility with a tribunal.
• The ability to manage competing demands and work effectively to meet deadlines, ensuring exceptional attentional to detail and accuracy in all work.
• The ability to communicate effectively with individuals, teams, and clients at all levels and present confidently and with authority.
• Additional foreign languages will be a plus

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Elliott Dymond for a confidential discussion.

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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.