Senior Associate — International Arbitration

Hoet Peláez Castillo & Duque, one of Venezuela's most prestigious law firms, is seeking a Senior Associate for its International Arbitration practice in Caracas. You will handle investment treaty disputes, commercial arbitrations, and enforcement proceedings involving Venezuelan state entities and private parties.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in ICSID, ICC, and UNCITRAL arbitration proceedings involving Venezuelan parties
• Draft arbitration pleadings, witness statements, and legal memoranda in Spanish and English
• Advise on bilateral investment treaty (BIT) claims against the Republic of Venezuela
• Handle recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the Venezuelan Arbitration Law (Ley de Arbitraje Comercial) and the New York Convention
• Coordinate with international co-counsel on multi-jurisdictional dispute matters

• Lead arbitration cases for the firm's international dispute resolution practice
• Manage relationships with international arbitration institutions
• Mentor junior associates on arbitration procedures and advocacy
• Present at conferences on Venezuelan investment arbitration

• Law degree (Abogado) from a Venezuelan university; LLM in International Arbitration preferred
• Registered with the Inpreabogado
• 7-10 years post-qualification experience in international arbitration or complex litigation
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French a plus
• Knowledge of Venezuelan Arbitration Law, ICSID Convention, and ICC Arbitration Rules