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Omnia Strategy is hiring – Associate position at our London offices.

11th April 2024

Application deadline: 15 May 2024

Job description

Omnia Strategy is an international law firm focusing on dispute resolution. We work with governments, businesses and private clients to prevent and resolve complex problems using an innovative cross-disciplinary approach. We handle a wide range of work including acting as counsel in investment treaty arbitrations, commercial arbitrations, a variety of public international law matters before international courts and tribunals, and advising on business and human rights.

We are looking for an exceptional, ambitious individual to join our team in London as a junior arbitration associate. The role will require a particular interest in international arbitration and international law. Candidates should be entrepreneurial, confident, creative and enjoy problem solving. The position demands a variety of skills including:

• Dispute Resolution Work: Working with the team of associates and partners on arbitration matters, particularly preparing legal submissions and supporting documentation;
• Research & Drafting: investigating and preparing reports on matters including but not limited to law, policy, business and current affairs;
• Project Management: supporting and coordinating projects; developing and delivering pitches, progress reports, and presentations; applying strategic problem-solving skills to facilitate project outcomes.

Qualifications

• NQ to 2 years PQE with at least a silver circle law firm (or equivalent in their jurisdiction of qualification) or specialised arbitration boutique;
• Excellent academic record, undergraduate degree with minimum 2:1 achieved;
• Existing experience (not simply academic) of international arbitration and a commitment to a career in international dispute resolution, including State to State dispute settlement, commercial and investor-state arbitration, contentious human rights matters and ADR;
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required, with other languages considered an asset; and
• Experience beyond private legal practice valued but not essential.

Personal Attributes

• A strong work ethic;
• Ambitious and confident individual willing to demonstrate responsibility and initiative;
• Good organisational abilities with capacity to work under pressure;
• Strong analytical and strategic-thinking skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• Conscientious attitude with precise attention to detail;
• Commercially-aware and entrepreneurial;
• Interested in world affairs and willing to travel;
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential information;
• Relationship-driven and at ease with clients and third parties;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team; and
• Strong capacity to develop interpersonal working relationships.

Role and Application Procedure

Job title:             Associate
Duration:           Permanent Position
Based:                 London, W1
Salary:                Depending on experience

• Please submit a cover letter and your CV to [email protected] stating your salary expectations and current notice period.
• Any other application type and applications without cover letters will not be considered.  
• All applications are dealt with in the Strictest of Confidence.
• We are unable to offer Tier 2 or 5 Sponsorship.