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

Singapore International Arbitration Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore International Arbitration Centre in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development, or Manager (Legal), Strategy & Development to lead market development and strategic initiatives. You will plan outreach, build global networks, and produce publications to promote international arbitration.

The role requires a law degree with at least three years PQE, strong drafting and writing skills, and Mandarin proficiency for engagements with Chinese stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Law degree required and PQE of at least three years.
• Strong drafting and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Interpersonal and communication abilities essential.
• Mandarin Chinese proficiency required for certain engagements.
• Experience in international arbitration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement market development strategies for new markets and sectors.
• Plan and execute outreach events, courses and engagements in Singapore and overseas.
• Build relationships with SIAC’s global stakeholders and networks.
• Organise visits and conduct presentations for international visitors.
• Conduct research and analyse trends in international arbitration and legal services.
• Prepare annual reports, press releases, newsletters, and outreach materials.
• Contribute to thought leadership and publish academic or training materials.
• Handle corporate communications, including media relations.
• Undertake Secretariat or case management work as required.

Skills

Legal drafting

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Policy analysis

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent)

Tools

MS Office

Statistical analysis tools

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