Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP - Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Singapore seeks an Associate for its Disputes team to work on complex construction and infrastructure disputes. You will advise domestic and international clients, handle cross-border issues, and collaborate with partners across our global network.

A strong background in construction projects and international arbitration is essential. You will join a dynamic, senior team with exposure to high-profile matters across Asia and the Middle East, benefiting from

Qualifications

• Must be admitted as a lawyer in Australia and hold a current practising certificate or be eligible.
• Solid disputes experience with a focus on construction and infrastructure matters.
• Experience advising on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in cross-border and international disputes involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and project documentation.
• Experience with disputes resolved under ICC, SIAC, LCIA or HKIAC rules.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and commercial judgement.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication and client-relations skills; international mindset.
• Experience with innovative tools and AI in construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Advise domestic and international clients on complex construction and infrastructure disputes.
• Collaborate with partners on high-profile, cross-border matters across Asia and beyond.
• Contribute to dispute strategy, client-facing work, and documentation in multi-jurisdictional settings.

Skills

Disputes experience

Construction and infrastructure

Cross-border disputes

Drafting skills

International mindset

Client relationship skills

Innovation and AI in disputes

Education

Admitted as a lawyer in Australia

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity About us A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

The Opportunity We are seeking an Associate to join our leading Disputes team, based in Singapore. In this role, you will work closely with leading partners on complex construction and infrastructure disputes. You will advise domestic and international clients on issues arising throughout project delivery and on the resolution of significant commercial and construction disputes relating to major projects across sectors including data centres, transportation, power, oil & gas, and other major infrastructure. Based in Singapore, you will work on high-profile regional cross-border matters, including disputes arising from major projects across Asia and the Middle East. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our international network, gaining exposure to sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional disputes and working with clients, counsel and experts across a range of jurisdictions. We are looking for a disputes lawyer with solid experience in construction and infrastructure disputes. You must have a good understanding of construction contracts, project documentation and the commercial and legal issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of major projects, in particular on renewable and traditional power projects. You will be a key member of a close-knit, highly motivated and collaborative team, with significant client exposure and opportunities to build relationships with clients and colleagues across the region and internationally. You will benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities while working alongside ambitious and highly regarded disputes practitioners.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Be admitted as a lawyer in Australia, with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one;
• Have solid disputes experience, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure disputes matters;
• Have experience advising on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects, in particular in the renewable and traditional power sectors;
• Have experience working on cross-border and international disputes, ideally involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders;
• Have experience of construction contracts and related project documentation;
• Have experience working on disputes resolved under the rules of major international arbitration institutions, such as the ICC, SIAC, LCIA and HKIAC;
• Have a strong understanding of international commercial arbitration and institutional arbitration procedures;
• Have strong technical, analytical and drafting skills, together with sound commercial judgement;
• Be a collaborative and proactive team player, with strong communication and client relationship skills and an international mindset;
• and Experience in the use and application of innovation and AI in construction disputes.

Team Disputes

Working Pattern Full time

Location Singapore

Contract type Permanent

Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.