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(Senior) Associate Arbitrator in Commercial Litigation

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A&O Shearman

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Overview

Requirements

  • Dutch

    The ad asks for Dutch, or counts it in your favour.

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • a work environment in which you can develop yourself optimally;
  • working on high-quality and internationally operating matters;
  • intensive collaboration with colleagues at home and abroad;
  • a lot of responsibility and room to profile yourself;
  • excellent career opportunities and first-class training through ‘learning on the job’ and international training.

The role

Do you want to work on complex cross-border arbitrations and commercial disputes in a dynamic and international team? Then apply via the link below.

Our top-tier Arbitration & Commercial Litigation practice is part of the Litigation & Investigations group of A&O Shearman and has a strong international focus.

We act in complex and strategically important national and international arbitrations, under various institutes, and in arbitration-related set-aside and enforcement proceedings. We also assist clients in challenging and often cross-border commercial disputes before the courts.

Our clients are often international and we work closely with other foreign offices in the A&O Shearman network.

The practice is in a growth phase and offers plenty of room for further development and profiling.

What you'll do

As a (senior) associate, you will be fully part of the team from day one. You will immediately receive a lot of responsibility regarding the file and will work closely with the partner and (junior) associates on the matter.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • advising clients in national and international arbitrations and government proceedings;
  • drafting procedural documents and legal analyses;
  • preparing hearings;
  • mentoring junior team members;
  • contributing to the further development and profiling of the arbitration practice.

We are looking for a lawyer with

  • relevant experience within international arbitration or commercial litigation;
  • the ambition to further develop at a top level;
  • strong analytical skills and an eye for both detail and commercial interests;
  • a proactive, pragmatic, and energetic approach and a desire to work in an international and dynamic team.

Hiring process

Our open and inclusive office culture encourages ambitious talent, whoever you are. Belong. Excel. We believe in the power of diverse teams and perspectives. Are you excited about this role? Then upload your CV and cover letter via the button below. You will hear from us soon.

About A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman is a global law firm focused on understanding client goals, delivering practical legal solutions and advice for complex business challenges worldwide. Its practice areas span advisory and regulatory, capital markets, corporate and M&A, disputes, and finance, alongside legal innovation.

According to the firm's own about page, it has nearly 4,000 lawyers across more than 40 countries, and its lawyers advise more than a third of NYSE-listed businesses, a fifth of the NASDAQ, and a notable proportion of the London Stock Exchange, Euronext, and the Tokyo and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges.

Industry
Law
Employees
nearly 4,000 lawyers

In their own words

About the company & team

A&O Shearman is an international law firm that is firmly rooted in the Dutch market. The firm provides high-quality legal services to listed and large unlisted companies, financial institutions, government agencies, and social organizations. The Amsterdam office is an integral part of a broad international network. Characteristic of the firm are its no-nonsense culture and its continuous focus on quality and innovation.

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