Senior Associate International Arbitration

Location: London (hybrid working with 3 days per week office based)

Practice Area: International Arbitration

Salary: 180-225K plus bonuses and excellent benefits package

Our client is a leading Tier 1 international arbitration practice dedicated to resolving complex, high-value cross-border disputes.
Operating in major arbitral centres across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, the firm represents both sovereign states and blue-chip corporates in commercial, investment treaty and public international law matters.


Role & Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within the legal team. You will support partners on key mandates and play an active role in the firms strategic and business development efforts.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Collaborating with partners and colleagues on the formulation of case strategy and theory.

- Taking a lead in drafting major written submissions, while managing and mentoring junior lawyers involved in the process.

- Overseeing complex research and document review projects, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the legal issues at hand.

- Contributing to the preparation of witness and expert evidence, including direct involvement in witness preparation and evidentiary analysis.

- Acting as a key liaison with clients, tribunals, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel.

- Supporting partners on business development initiatives, including co-authoring legal publications, preparing client briefings, and representing the firm at industry events and conferences.

- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

This is a leadership-track opportunity for a skilled arbitration practitioner to play a prominent role in high-profile disputes and the
ongoing development of the firms global practice.

Qualifications:

Key Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced international arbitration lawyer with a proven record in leading complex proceedings and mentoring junior colleagues.

Essential qualifications and experience:

- 6-8 years PQE representing clients in high-value, complex international commercial and/or investment treaty arbitration.

- An excellent academic background, ideally at postgraduate level.

- Demonstrated experience leading legal workstreams and contributing to strategic decision-making on complex arbitration matters.

- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present arguments persuasively and with credibility.

- Additional language skills to support the firms international client base are highly desirable.

Core skills and competencies:

- Strong technical expertise in contract and treaty arbitration law and procedure.

- Ability to manage and mentor junior team members, providing oversight, review, and professional development support.

- Highly effective in drafting pleadings, legal advice, and tribunal submissions.

- Proficient in overseeing complex legal research and document review exercises.

- Proven ability to develop case theory, assess risks, and identify tactical solutions.

- Confident in contributing to business development activities including publications, conference speaking, and client briefings.

- Exceptional time and project management skills, with high attention to detail and professional standards.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Legal 500 in all countries

11 years old top partners from top firms started Three Crowns

They have 180 global head count which includes 80 lawyers and 18 partners

• 2 bonuses Firm wide bonus as a % of salary
  • Performance related Bonus which is discretionary and a % of salary (10%+)
• As the firm are very international, all 5 locations are considered one department so the work is often allocated across all locations. An Associate in one country may work with a Partner and/or Associates in another.
• Associates work closely with the Partners, they operate lean teams, it means you have the opportunity to be very hands on and work closely on many projects

Hybrid working with 3 days expected in the office. Each country has anchor days, in London the anchor days are Tuesday and Thursday and you can choose the 3rd.

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