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About The Role
We are looking for an Senior Associate level lawyer with minimum 5 years' post qualification experience to join our Hong Kong or Singapore office. This opportunity involves aviation regulatory, insurance matters and claims acting on behalf of major insurance companies and airlines. Applications are invited from lawyers keen to further their expertise in this area.
About The Role
We are looking for an Senior Associate level lawyer with minimum 5 years' post qualification experience to join our Hong Kong or Singapore office. This opportunity involves aviation regulatory, insurance matters and claims acting on behalf of major insurance companies and airlines. Applications are invited from lawyers keen to further their expertise in this area.
This opportunity involves working directly for Partner Terence Liew, consistently ranked across various legal directories including the Legal 500, Doyles Guide, Singapore Business Review and Chambers Asia Pacific for his expertise. Terence has extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional, high value aviation insurance matters and claims, acting on behalf of global major insurance companies, airlines, GA operators, leasing companies and airports and airport service providers. In addition to the litigious side, in this role you will also assist the Partner in advising clients on complex insurance coverage and regulatory matters.
The team advises clients based in Asia and also those in the London and European markets. You will be exposed to a varied practice, and the nature and size of the team will mean that you will be heavily involved in all aspects of matters allowing you the autonomy and development opportunity to drive and make a significant contribution to the matter outcome.
Key Responsibilities
Advising clients on policy coverage issues and quantum across various types of insurance, from mid-size losses to large and complex claims.
Advising and representing airlines in matters arising from major accidents.
Drafting and reviewing policy wording and providing advice on areas of legal risk for clients.
Advising on regulatory and dispute resolution matters.
Assisting the Partner in managing and building client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients.
Collaboration and mentoring to work with the wider team across Singapore and Hong Kong.
Candidate Profile
You Are Either Already At Senior Associate Level Or Ready To Step Up. You Have a Solid Litigation Background Ideally Gained Within a Top Tier Private Practice Law Firm Environment. You Ideally Meet Some Of The Below Criteria
5 years post qualification experience in Hong Kong or Singapore acting for and advising clients.
Due to client need, UK, HK or common law jurisdiction qualification desired.
Strong general litigation background with understanding of insurance, regulatory, or aviation liability matters and claims.
Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail.
Experience working with reputable or international law firms is preferred.
A genuine desire to build on and expand your skillset within a global law firm context.
Strong academics, with excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
A self-driven, can-do attitude and approach, and enthusiasm to contribute to and foster a positive team atmosphere.
This is an exciting opportunity for those seeking a dynamic and global platform to further their career working as part of a fast-paced and close-knit team.
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
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Seniority level Mid-Senior level
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Employment type Full-time
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Job function Management and Manufacturing
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