Invenio Global
Senior Associate — International Arbitration (Construction & Infrastructure Disputes)
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
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
- 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
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
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
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
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
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location