Managing Senior Associate - Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration

Managing Senior Associate (8+ PQE) – Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration  

Location: London

Shape your disputes practice. Drive what interests you.

We’re looking for a proactive and ambitious disputes lawyer to join our top-tier London team as a Managing Senior Associate (8 + PQE), offering a unique opportunity to shape your role around your strengths and interests.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for an experienced disputes lawyer who enjoys a combination of autonomy, high-quality work and genuine career ownership. 

Whether your focus is commercial litigation, international arbitration, or a blend of both, this role is designed to give you the platform to build a practice that reflects your expertise while working on some of the most complex, high-value disputes in the market.

Sitting within our integrated Litigation, Regulatory & Tax practice, you’ll be part of a truly global disputes platform - collaborating across offices, sectors and specialisms to deliver strategic, commercially focused solutions to clients worldwide.

What You’ll Do

You will take a leading role in complex, cross-border disputes, with autonomy to:

• Lead workstreams on high-value, multi-jurisdictional disputes
• Advise clients strategically across the full dispute lifecycle
• Work across a diverse range of clients and sectors
• Collaborate with colleagues across our international network
• Build your own profile through client engagement and thought leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• England & Wales qualified disputes lawyer with upwards of 8 years PQE
• Experience in high-value, complex disputes at all levels of the judiciary but specifically the Commercial Court and experience of cross-border work gained at another top-tier City disputes practice 

• Alternatively or additionally, experience working on investor-state arbitrations brought under bilateral or multilateral investment treaties under one of the following arbitration rules: ICSID Arbitration Rules, ICSID Additional Facility Rules, UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules, Stockholm Chambers of Commerce Rules and others

• International commercial arbitration experience, including arbitrations under the ICC or LCIA Arbitration Rules

• Strong technical ability and commercial judgement with the ability to advise both on law and practical solutions in a logical manner 

• The confidence to draft tailored legal advice, complex correspondence, witness statements, and instructions to counsel. Able to draft pleadings, skeleton arguments and submissions

• A team player who is able to establish effective working relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations in an agile environment

• A strong work ethic demonstrated by consistently having met standard hours targets
• Demonstrable track record in successful business development initiatives and a willingness to participate in client secondments
• Previous client secondments ideal but not essential
• Client focus and commitment to first-class service demonstrated by confidence in client relationships
• Collaborative mindset showing an open mind to all new developments and strategies 

Why Pinsent Masons

At Pinsent Masons, we are a purpose led professional services business committed to creating a career experience that is exceptional by design. We offer:

• High-quality, intellectually stimulating work with market leading clients
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where people can thrive
• Clear and transparent opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible and agile working, supported by PM Working.

Our Commitment

We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best talent and building an inclusive, fair and supportive workplace. We value the strength that comes from different experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates across jurisdictions. If you require reasonable adjustments, we will work with you to identify a suitable approach.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via our recruitment portal only.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact our in-house Talent Acquisition Advisor, Anwen Wallington:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anwen-wallington-36177ba1/ 

Email: [email protected]

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