Commercial Disputes Associate - NQ-2 PQE

Commercial Disputes Associate | NQ-2 PQE US law firm | London office | NQ-2 PQE | £130,000 - £140,000 The firm / team: · Successful candidates can look forward to joining a truly global US law firm, looking to strengthen their Disputes offering with the addition of a talented junior Associate. · They have a reputation for the resolution of complex and ground-breaking international disputes, across both commercial litigation, and international arbitration. · They handle high-profile corporate and sovereign State dispute cases with a seamless service. · The firm specialises in high value and complex cases featuring international elements such as different domestic laws and arbitration seats, and clients and co-counsel based outside England and Wales. . The Head of Disputes handles a mixture of international arbitration (both commercial and investment treaty), in addition to English High Court litigation. The role: · As an Arbitration Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive, burgeoning, new Disputes department. · The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients. · Working with clients in the aviation, oil and gas, mining and resources, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, telecommunications, technology, banking, and pharmaceutical industries. · Advising on the procedural requirements under the CPR and practices before the English Courts. · Advising on complex commercial litigation, including risk audit, litigation avoidance strategies, as well as litigation, arbitration and mediations. . Handling a range of disputes involving, intellectual property, information technology, insurance, employment, banking, real property, and injunctive relief. · Working closely with partners and other colleagues across the firm to formulate case theory and strategy on high-value, complex international arbitration cases. · You will be handling commercial and investment treaty arbitration work across various jurisdictions. About you: · Applications are sought from talented Disputes Associates, or trainees, with up to two years' 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 30/Legal 500 background. · Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's most specialised firms. · You will have a high degree of familiarity with English arbitration law and the rules of key arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and ICSID is key. Benefits: · Salary package of £130,000 - £140,000 · 25 days annual leave. · Bonus scheme. · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. · Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Commercial Disputes Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.