International Arbitration Associate – 1PQE+

Company: BCL Legal
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Location: London
Job Description:

International Arbitration Associate | 1-2 PQE

Leading Arbitration boutique | Legal 500 Arbitration | London office | 1-3 PQE | £160,000 – £180,000

The firm / team:

  • Successful candidates can look forward to joining a truly leading International Arbitration specialist, looking to strengthen their Arbitration offering with the addition of a talented junior Associate.
  • They have a reputation for the resolution of complex and ground-breaking international disputes.
  • They handle high-profile corporate and sovereign State dispute cases with a seamless service.
  • The firm bases its bonus incentives on qualitative input rather than quantitative input (billable hours). Key sectors include aerospace, energy, construction, telecoms, financial services, and pharmaceuticals.

The role:

  • As an Arbitration Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department.
  • The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients.
  • Handling a broad range of arbitration matters, relating to commercial arbitrations, investment treaty arbitrations, and public international law matters.
  • Advising on the procedural requirements under the CPR and practices before the English Courts.
  • Working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm to formulate case theory and strategy on high-value, complex international arbitration cases.

About you:

  • Applications are sought from talented Arbitration Associates, with at least one year of post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction.
  • You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of employment law, ideally from a Top 20/Legal 500 background.
  • Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world’s most specialised firms.

Benefits:

  • Salary package of £160,000 – £180,000
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Cycle to work scheme.

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Posted: October 27th, 2026