Mid-Level Associate, England & Wales Trained, Construction

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 between parties located in multiple jurisdictions in the construction sector. Responsibilities will include: Working closely with team members to formulate case theory and strategy. Assuming a key role in drafting written submissions, including managing more junior members of the team in the process. Managing research and document review processes. Assisting in the preparation of witness and expert evidence. Liaising directly with clients, witnesses and experts, tribunals, and opposing counsel. Working closely with partners on BD initiatives, including law-review publications, client briefings and conference presentations. Summary of candidate profile Competitive candidates will possess: Trained and qualified in England & Wales. At least three years’ professional experience representing clients in high value, complex international investment and/or commercial arbitration. Excellent academic background. Construction experience would be an advantage in particular disputed technical, delay, and quantum-related issues; and disputes arising in the oil and gas, mining, infrastructure and engineering sectors. Additional languages to add to the firm’s wide-ranging international language capabilities. Skills and knowledge Competitive candidates will possess: The ability to write clearly, economically, and persuasively in support of a client’s case. The ability to identify relevant lines of research, and implementing rapidly with appropriate levels of depth, care, and creativity. Good grasp of appropriate sources and tools for research. 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. Rigor, accuracy, and ability to structure written work product to suit demands of the case. 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 own and others’ work professionally and efficiently using commercially sound management practices that serve the best interests of the firm and its clients. The ability to communicate effectively with individuals, teams, and clients at all levels and present confidently and with authority.