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International Arbitration Associate (Swiss Qualified) – Geneva Jobs in Geneva, Switzerland at Inventum Group
Title: International Arbitration Associate (Swiss Qualified) – Geneva
Company: Inventum Group
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
International Arbitration Associate (Swiss Qualified, 1–5 PQE) – Geneva
About the Opportunity
We are exclusively instructed by a market-leading international law firm in Geneva to identify an outstanding Associate to join its International Arbitration practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a highly regarded team recognised for advising multinational corporations, sovereign states and state-owned entities on complex international commercial and investor-State arbitrations. With a genuinely international client base and a reputation for excellence in cross-border disputes, this role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most sophisticated arbitration matters globally.
The Role
You will advise on high-value international commercial and investor-State arbitrations across a broad range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, construction, commodities, mining and natural resources.
The practice has a genuinely international caseload, regularly acting in proceedings under the ICC, ICSID, LCIA, UNCITRAL, SIAC and Swiss Arbitration Centre Rules, with arbitrations seated in Geneva, Zurich, Paris, London, Singapore, Seoul and Hong Kong.
From day one, you will work closely with experienced International Arbitration practitioners on sophisticated cross-border disputes, taking on meaningful responsibility and contributing to every stage of the arbitration process.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Swiss legal qualification.
- Between 1 and 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Experience in International Arbitration gained within a recognised international or specialist law firm.
- Fluency in both English and French, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in International Arbitration.
What’s on Offer
- The opportunity to work on complex international commercial and investor-State arbitrations.
- Exposure to a diverse international client base, including multinational corporations, sovereign states and state-owned entities.
- A genuinely international practice with work spanning multiple jurisdictions and industries.
- Early responsibility and direct involvement in sophisticated cross-border disputes.
- A collaborative, high-performing team environment.
- Excellent long-term career development within one of Geneva’s leading International Arbitration practices.
Please note that applications will only be considered from candidates who are Swiss qualified and have between 1 and 5 years’ post-qualification experience in International Arbitration.
