Assistant Manager (Legal)/Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development

Singapore International Arbitration Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore International Arbitration Centre is seeking an Assistant Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development, or a Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development to lead market development and outreach initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration across Singapore and overseas and involves drafting, research, and stakeholder engagement in international arbitration.

The position requires strong drafting and communication abilities, a law degree, and the ability to work independently or in a team, with

Qualifications

• A Law Degree (LL.B. or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years PQE or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Strong drafting and writing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work across disciplines and undertake a wide variety of tasks.
• Proficiency in spoken and written business Mandarin Chinese is required for engagements with Chinese stakeholders.
• Experience in international arbitration would be an advantage.
• Strong data and statistical analysis skills would be an advantage.
• Policy, legal research, business development, and marketing experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement market development strategies in existing and potential new markets and sectors.
• Plan, program and execute SIAC’s outreach events, courses and engagements in Singapore and overseas.
• Build and maintain relationships with SIAC’s global stakeholders and manage professional networks.
• Organise visits and conduct presentations and knowledge exchange sessions with international visitors.
• Undertake research and statistical analysis of trends in international arbitration and global legal services markets.
• Prepare SIAC’s annual reports, press releases, newsletters, presentations and other publications.
• Contribute to thought leadership and promotion of international arbitration by drafting academic or training materials.
• Handle corporate communications, including interactions with press and media.
• Undertake Secretariat or case management related work as assigned.
• Prepare meeting materials and minutes for internal/external meetings.
• Provide legal research and other support as required.
• Undertake business travel as needed.
• Undertake such other work as may be assigned.

Skills

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (LL.B.)

Job description

Assistant Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development / Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development

Specific Job Responsibilities may include the following:

• Formulate and implement market development strategies, including collaborations and other opportunities in existing and potential new markets and sectors
• Contribute to the planning, programming, and execution of SIAC’s outreach events, courses and engagements in existing and potential markets and sectors in Singapore and overseas
• Build and maintain relationships with SIAC’s global stakeholders, including by developing and managing professional networks
• Organise and manage visits, including conducting presentations and knowledge exchange sessions with international visitors and stakeholders
• Undertake research (including statistical research) and the evaluation, assessment and analysis of trends and developments in international arbitration and global legal services market developments
• Prepare SIAC’s annual reports, press releases, newsletters, presentations, publicity and outreach materials, statistical reports, and other SIAC publications
• Contribute to SIAC’s thought leadership and the promotion of international arbitration by drafting and preparing academic or other materials for publication, and course materials for internal and external training programmes
• Handle corporate communications matters, including managing correspondence with press and media
• Undertake such Secretariat or case management related work as may be assigned
• Prepare meeting materials and draft minutes and notes for various internal and external meetings, committees, and task forces
• Provide legal research and other support where required
• Undertake business travel as needed
• Undertake such other work as may be assigned

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

• A Law Degree (LL.B. or equivalent)
• Minimum of three years PQE or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong drafting and writing skills are required, with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work across disciplines, and versatility in undertaking a wide variety of tasks
• Proficiency in spoken and written business Mandarin Chinese is required for engagements with Chinese stakeholders
• Experience in international arbitration would be an advantage
• Strong data and statistical analysis skills would be an advantage
• Policy, legal research, business development, and marketing experience would be an advantage