APAC Arbitration Associate — Global Law Firm

Shearman & Sterling LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman Singapore is a hub for the firms work across ASEAN and India. Our history in Singapore spans more than 20 years and we privilege a culture that values differences while allowing our people to be themselves.

We are a global team that is supportive, collaborative, and ambitious, with a Singapore arbitration team leading on both commercial and investor-State matters. The role requires regional experience and a track record in complex disputes within a leading international law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the APAC region.
• Experience in complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional litigation work for an international law firm.
• Experience in commercial arbitrations and investment treaty arbitrations.
• Experience in a broad range of disputes, including large-scale international arbitrations, price review proceedings and litigation.
• Excellent Client Relationships skills.
• Strong commercial/business acumen with the ability to deliver creative and pragmatic solutions and advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels and particularly to win the respect of the partner and fee-earner community, building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to develop and work in a fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environment.

Skills

APAC experience

Cross-border litigation

Arbitration experience

Client relations

Communication skills

Collaborative

Job description

A&O Shearman Singapore is a hub for the firms work across ASEAN and India. Our history in Singapore spans more than 20 years and we privilege a culture that values differences while allowing our people to be themselves.

We are a global team that is supportive, collaborative, and ambitious, with a Singapore arbitration team leading on both commercial and investor-State matters. The role requires regional experience and a track record in complex disputes within a leading international law firm.