At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we need a highly motivated and experienced mid-level associate to join our Miami office’s Business and Commercial Disputes practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in complex commercial disputes, with a particular interest or experience in cross-border litigation and arbitration. You’ll be responsible for Represent clients in international commercial arbitration and investor-State disputes (ICSID, UNCITRAL, ICC, ICDR). Handle complex transnational litigation matters, including jurisdictional challenges, enforcement of foreign judgments/arbitral awards, and sovereign immunity issues. Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs in federal and state courts, as well as arbitral tribunals. Conduct legal research and analysis on international law, treaty interpretation, and procedural rules. Collaborate with global teams and coordinate multi-jurisdictional litigation strategies. Participate in client development and thought leadership initiatives, including publications and speaking engagements. Skills and experience required J.D. from a top-tier law school; strong academic credentials. Admission to the Florida Bar. 3–5 years of experience in commercial litigation, preferably with exposure to international arbitration. Prior work with international law firms or boutique arbitration practices. Familiarity with arbitration rules (ICSID, ICC, UNCITRAL, SIAC). Experience in Latin American legal systems or cross-border disputes involving Latin America. Experience working with sovereign entities or international organizations is highly desirable. Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills. Why BCLP? Work alongside globally recognized practitioners in international arbitration. Engage in high-profile, precedent-setting cases involving sovereigns and multinational corporations. Be part of a collaborative, intellectually rigorous, and diverse team. Be part of a firm recognized for its commitment to diversity, innovation, and professional development. With more than 1,100 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees with flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2022 Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2020” Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum “WILEF” Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Named one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index 2021 BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. 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