Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration Solicitor - #1766431

Job Title: Commercial Litigation & International Arbitration Associate/Senior Associate circa 4-7PQE

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £80-100k DOE.

We are seeking a bright and ambitious Associate or Senior Associate specialising in international commercial disputes to join our market-leading clients' globally esteemed team. Their Tier 1 practise advises on high-value and complex litigation and international arbitration, representing a diverse range of international clients across various sectors.

Role Overview:

As a key member, you will gain direct experience in all aspects of dispute avoidance, management, and resolution for high-quality and complex disputes. While based in their Birmingham office, this role will occasionally involve travel to client sites and other UK and international offices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise on all aspects of dispute avoidance, management, and resolution for complex disputes across multiple sectors.


• Manage disputes and develop strategies for claims, including international arbitration, litigation, adjudication, expert determination, and mediation.


• Provide strategic advice to clients, managing their expectations and ensuring timely project delivery.


• Liaise with clients and attend meetings to ensure clear communication and effective relationship management.


• Drive business development activities across sectors and disciplines.

About You:

While they do not set specific PQE limits, candidates with approximately 4-7 years of experience are likely to possess the necessary skills and expertise. The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor, preferably in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.


• Have strong litigation experience from a leading regional or City firm, with arbitration experience being desirable, but not essential.


• Possess multi-disciplinary expertise, including litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution.


• Demonstrate a keen interest in supporting clients in one of the firm’s key sectors.


• Exhibit a thorough understanding of the technical issues important to clients.


• Have experience working across jurisdictions with international clients.


• Be capable of building a network of internal and external contacts.


• draught documents in a commercial, client-focused style.


• Adhere to professional standards and all relevant regulatory obligations.

Behavioural Skills:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A values-based approach, characterised by boldness, supportiveness, collaboration, and excellence.


• Commercial awareness and a knack for staying updated on key legal and business developments.


• Strong communication, client relations, and teamwork skills.


• A proactive, self-driven, and innovative mindset.


• The ability to deliver a professional, quality service promptly, responding effectively to client requests.


• A commitment to fostering positive client relationships and building trust within the team.


• Effective time management and self-utilisation to meet individual and team targets.


• An awareness of business development initiatives and a willingness to contribute.

About Them:

Our client are a global law firm dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals, regardless of where they operate. Their innovative approach has transformed legal service delivery, allowing them to achieve exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions, and high-stakes disputes.

They believe in creating a sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their workplace culture values unique talents, skills, and perspectives, ensuring that every voice is heard.

They recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to flexible and agile working arrangements.

If you are ready to shape the future of commercial litigation and international arbitration, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.