Associate - International Arbitration (Spanish Speaking)

London Permanent £95,000 - £104,000 per year View Job Description
Associate International Arbitration (Spanish Speaking)UK Law Firm
  • Associate - International Arbitration (Spanish Speaking)
  • UK Law Firm

About Our Client

Our client is a prominent UK Law Firm. With more than 400 employees, they serve a diverse range of clients specialising in Litigation based in London. They are a disputes only firm.

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Associate International Arbitration (Spanish Speaking) will be as follows:

  • Takes initial instructions, establishing suitability of the matter by undertaking preliminary research and reviewing documentation.
  • Maintains regular communications with clients, solicitors, supervisors and others and in meetings.
  • Explains fee structure and ensures client is kept apprised regularly of changes in any estimate of fees, providing advice at all stages, pre and post proceedings.
  • Prepares memorandums of advice.
  • Drafts statements of case, witness statements, application documents.
  • Drafts and takes forward inter-partes correspondence.
  • Selects and instructs experts and counsel (where needed).
  • Takes the lead on disclosure and disclosure-related workstreams.
  • Assists with final evidentiary hearings and interim application hearings, as well as with court hearing.
  • Demonstrates relevant experience with ADR.
  • Prepares cost estimates and cost schedules and conducts cost assessment proceedings.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate International Arbitration (Spanish Speaking) should have:

  • Minimum 2:1 undergraduate law degree or non-law degree with applicable post-graduate law qualification, with commendation at LPC or SQE (and/or equivalent foreign law qualification).
  • Spanish language skills (fluent)
  • A current practicing certificate
  • 1-2 years PQE
  • Prior experience working in an international arbitration department of a reputable law firm - foreign law firm experience will be considered but the ideal candidate will have obtained English law qualification and gained experience working at a law firm in the UK.
  • A sound grasp of contract law, tort law and more general commercial law.
  • A high degree of familiarity with the 1996 Arbitration Act and the rules of key arbitration institutions such as the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIFC.



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a high-performing, professional team.
  • Excellent career progression opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Hybrid working model - 3 days a week in the office, 2 at home.

We welcome all interested candidates who believe they fit the outlined criteria to apply for this exciting Lawyer - International Arbitration (Fluent Spanish Required) opportunity in our professional services firm.

Contact
Bridget Wilson
Quote job ref
JN-062024-6460853
Phone number
+44 207 269 2105

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Litigation
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Bridget Wilson
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2105
Job reference
JN-062024-6460853