Overview of role

Our client's International Arbitration department specialises in complex international disputes, including commercial and investment treaty arbitration across diverse jurisdictions.

The firm are seeking a Spanish speaking Litigation NQ Solicitor with international arbitration experienced gained from a reputable law firm.

Familiarity with arbitration law and practice is essential. Prior experience in investment treaty arbitration is highly desirable.

Fluency in Spanish is critical for this role.

Responsibilities

The successful Litigation NQ Solicitor can expect to handle the following:

• Legal research and analysis on complex arbitration issues
• Draft key procedural and substantive documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• Draft substantive correspondence and legal memoranda
• Liaise with co-counsel and experts, building strong professional relationships
• Assist in the preparation and conduct of hearings, including witness interviews, expert reports and the organisation of evidence
• Represent the firm at client meetings and contribute to case strategy discussions
• Supervise the work of paralegals and trainee solicitors
• Engage in business development activities

The firm

Our client is a highly respected, Legal 500 recognised Litigation practice, specialising in complex, high-value disputes.

The firm boasts some of the UK's leading Litigation Solicitors and has a reputation for innovative and ground-breaking litigation.

Required

• Fluency in Spanish - essential
• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, NQ - 1 PQE (Trainees qualifying in early 2025 are encouraged to apply)
• Previous International Arbitration experience

To apply, contact Lauren Steff at Birchrose Associates - the specialist Private Practice recruitment business.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.