Associate Senior Associate (2-8PQE) Construction
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12 hours ago
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Job Summary
About the role
We are currently looking for an Associate to Senior Associate level lawyer with between 2-8 years post qualification experience to join the Firms renowned construction practice with a particular focus on construction disputes litigation and arbitration. Most of the projects are on a large scale and have a high profile within the local and international construction sector.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Partner Eugene Tan who is consistently recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a leading Partner in Construction and is known for his vast experience in construction disputes and arbitration. You will be joining a well-established and highly regarded team trusted by top tier clients for their technical excellence and commercial acumen.
As part of our continued strategic expansion in the Asia Pacific region and a commitment to developing a regionally-focused market-leading construction practice we are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our construction practice based in Singapore. While construction disputes experience is preferred we also welcome candidates with strong general commercial disputes backgrounds particularly those with an interest in developing expertise in construction and infrastructure work.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking a dynamic and global platform to further develop their career legal skills and leadership/business development skills whilst working as part of a collaborative and close-knit team of industry experts.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assist the Partners and other team members on a range of complex and large-scale matters
Manage own caseload of both non-contentious and contentious construction and arbitration matters
Research review and draft documentation including contracts and projects documents opinions advice and correspondence
Engage with clients taking instructions preparing updates and contributing to strategy discussions
Prepare for and participate in business development-related activities and initiatives
Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees (for mid-level candidates with higher PQE).
Candidate Profile
Between 2-8 years post-qualification experience acting for and advising clients
Suitable candidates with strong academic results and must be qualified to practise in Singapore
Experience in commercial litigation mediation adjudication and arbitration. Construction experience is preferred but strong candidates with general commercial disputes experience will be considered
Will ideally have exposure to or experience working on cross-border disputes (not essential)
Interest or exposure to front end construction and commercial work is an advantage (not essential)
Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail in producing high quality work
Analytical and critical thinking skills commensurate with level with ability to assess and articulate legal and risk issues clearly
Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a team with limited supervision managing tasks and receiving feedback at pace
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and networking ability.
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The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co you join a team of 500 partners 2400 lawyers 3200 legal professionals and 5500 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.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our 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. Learn more about our interview process.
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Key Skills
- Business Development
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- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 440 partners, 2500 legal professionals and 4000 staff in over 50 offices and associated offices on six continents. The firm specialises in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that und ... View more
