Associate (3-5 years PQE) – Shipping & Trade

6 months ago

Singapur, Singapore Clyde & Co Full time
Job Title Associate (3-5 years PQE) – Shipping & Trade Job Location Singapore Job Type Fee earners Country/Territory Singapore Region Asia Pacific Description

Key responsibilities

Can be based in Singapore or Shanghai but with a common law background (qualified in Singapore/ Hong Kong/ England & Wales); Role heavily focused in international arbitration and disputes work largely centred around Mainland China clients and work (with an emphasis on shipping and trading work); Some exposure and involvement in the non-contentious side, e.g., sanctions; Business Development and commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing client relationships; Travel within China occasionally; Collaboration to work with the wider team across Singapore, Hong Kong and the APAC region.

Candidate Profile

3-5 years' of post qualification experience; Common law background and qualified in common law jurisdiction(s) (HK/SG/E&W) is essential; Strong general litigation and international arbitration background; Experience in shipping/ international trade matters; Experience working with reputable or international law firms is preferred; Language proficiency is key, conversant in business Mandarin is a requirement; Drafting in Chinese would be advantageous but not essential; Strong academics, self-driven, a 'can do' approach, with excellent verbal and written communications skills; Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very high standard.

About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region

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.

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We offer a range of tailored and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, 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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How To Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including:

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