Senior Associate — International Arbitration

Mayora & Mayora is recruiting a Senior Associate for its International Arbitration practice in Guatemala City. You will handle commercial and investment arbitration proceedings under ICC, ICSID, and CRECIG (Centro de Resolucion de Conflictos) rules, as well as investor-state disputes involving Guatemala.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in ICC, ICSID, and ad hoc arbitration proceedings
• Handle domestic arbitration under the Ley de Arbitraje (Decreto 67-95) and CRECIG rules
• Draft arbitration clauses, submissions, and witness statements
• Advise on enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards under the New York Convention
• Manage investor-state dispute matters under bilateral investment treaties

• Lead arbitration proceedings as counsel of record
• Develop the firm's arbitration practice and client base
• Supervise associates on arbitration research and drafting
• Represent Guatemala in international arbitration conferences

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas y Sociales; LLM in International Arbitration or Dispute Resolution preferred
• Colegiado activo with the Colegio de Abogados y Notarios de Guatemala
• 6-9 years post-qualification experience in arbitration or complex litigation
• Fluent in Spanish and English (bilingual advocacy essential)
• Experience with ICC and/or ICSID proceedings