Associate

Carey Olsen; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Permanent health insurance

Life assurance

Training and development

Job summary

Carey Olsen in Singapore is seeking a technically strong disputes lawyer to handle complex cross-border litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters across jurisdictions. Candidates should have 5+ years PQE and be England & Wales-qualified or committed to doing so; valid Singapore work rights are required.

The role offers exposure to high-value contentious work in an international setting. You will deliver strategic advice, collaborate with colleagues across borders, and manage matters from

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE.
• England & Wales-qualified, or demonstration of commitment to qualification.
• Experience in litigation, insolvency and restructuring.
• Strong academic record.
• Legal right to work in Singapore without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cross-border litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Analyse legal issues and contribute to case strategy.
• Manage matters effectively from inception through to resolution.
• Deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions on complex disputes.

Job description

Do you want to work on complex cross-border disputes from Singapore, advising clients on litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters across multiple jurisdictions?

This opportunity is suited to a dual-qualified Singapore and England & Wales lawyer looking to build on established disputes experience while taking ownership of significant matters. You will contribute to the delivery of strategic legal advice and work alongside colleagues on high-value contentious work with an international dimension.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Advise on cross-border litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters.
• Analyse legal issues and contribute to case strategy.
• Manage matters effectively from inception through to resolution.
• Deliver clear, commercially focused legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across jurisdictions on complex disputes.

What you'll bring

• At least 5 years' PQE.
• Be England & Wales-qualified, or demonstrate concrete commitment to doing so.
• Experience in litigation, insolvency and restructuring.
• Strong academic record.
• Legal right to work in Singapore without sponsorship.

Who you are

• A technically strong lawyer with sound judgement.
• Comfortable working on complex, cross-border matters.
• Able to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Organised and capable of managing competing priorities.

What we offer in return

• The opportunity to work on complex cross-border disputes.
• Exposure to litigation, insolvency and restructuring matters within a Singapore-based disputes practice.
• 25 days’ holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per financial year
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance
• Life assurance
• Training and development support