Associate - Contentious Construction & International Arbitration

at  Mayer Brown LLP

Overview:
Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.
We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.
The Role: Associate (3-5 PQE)
The Department: Litigation Dispute Resolution (International Arbitration/Construction)

THE TEAM :

The team handles both contentious and non-contentious issues associated with the construction and engineering industry and is particularly focused on major projects in the UK and internationally often subject to international arbitration.
Our client base ranges from developers, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and professionals such as architects and engineers across a number of sectors, including oil and gas, renewable energy, transport, water and waste water and retail, commercial and residential development.
The ideal candidate will have experience in disputes arising from infrastructure projects including acting on major International Arbitrations under the various arbitration rules. Experience in energy disputes and ICSID arbitrations is also considered an advantage.
Qualifications:
A qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3-5 years post qualification experience.
The PQE level/s identified here is indicative only. Mayer Brown would welcome applicants regardless of PQE who believe they meet the requirements of the role outlined in the job description and wish to apply for the position.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in contentious construction / International Arbitration work;
• Experience dealing with clients from different jurisdictions is considered helpful but not a pre-requisite
• Experience from a highly ranked City practice or team;
• Excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style;
• Ability to work effectively within an established, close-knit team;
• Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and develop business pro-actively;
• A commercial and pragmatic outlook;
• Additional language skills will be an advantage but not a requirement;
• Have attained degree certificate(s) from a reputed institution, achieving a minimum grade of 2:1 or equivalent;
• Be self-motivated and possess a very pro-active attitude;
  At Mayer Brown, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that offers our people the opportunity and support they need to succeed.
  Our culture promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among people from varying backgrounds and values different perspectives and ideas.
  One of our core values at Mayer Brown is to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels within the business which is actively supported by our diversity networks - LGBT+, Fusion (Race & Ethnicity), Multi-faith, Women, Enable (Disability) and Work and Me (Family).
  We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm.

Please refer the Job description for details