Arbitration Associate

One of the world's pre-eminent international arbitration practices is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its disputes team in Singapore.The group acts in commercial, construction and investment treaty disputes across a wide range of industries, under all major arbitral rules and systems of law. Its Asia treaty practice is among the most active in the region, representing both investors and states in high-profile and politically sensitive matters.The role offers a mixed diet of work across international arbitration, litigation and investigations, with genuine responsibility from the outset. The successful candidate will take a substantive role on large cases and carry day-to-day conduct of smaller ones. Work will include international law research, analytical memoranda and client correspondence, drafting arbitration memorials, and managing the preparation of witness statements and expert reports. Japanese language proficiency is central to the role. Matters are run from Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong as well as the wider global network, and the successful candidate will work closely with Japanese clients and counsel. Some travel should be expected.This position will suit a disputes lawyer who wants to work alongside leading practitioners on market-defining arbitrations, with the language ability to hold client relationships directly rather than through others.Applicants should ideally bring:3–6 years' post-qualification experience on the UK scale, gained at a leading international or national firmStrong Japanese language proficiency, written and spokenAdmission in a common law jurisdiction; An exceptional academic recordSolid international arbitration experience, ideally including commercial or treaty workExcellent written and spoken EnglishSound analytical judgement and the confidence to work independently under pressureThe appetite to take on significant responsibility and contribute to business developmentRemuneration is at the top of the international market, in line with the leading global firms in Singapore, together with a full benefits package.To find out more, send your CV and a brief note of interest in confidence to james@agnewobrien.com or apply through this website. Only candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted. Agnew O'Brien is a trusted recruitment partner to the legal sector, providing tailored services to exceptional legal talent across the globe.