Associate (1-7PQE) - Construction

Clyde & Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Singapore is seeking an Associate-level lawyer with 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience to join the construction practice, focusing on disputes, litigation and arbitration. You will work with Partner Eugene Tan and a leading team on high-profile projects in Asia Pacific.

The role welcomes candidates from strong general commercial disputes backgrounds with an interest in construction and infrastructure work, and offers opportunity for leadership and business development within

Qualifications

• Between 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience advising clients.
• Qualified to practise in Singapore.
• Experience in commercial litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration; construction preferred.
• Cross-border disputes exposure is an advantage.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners on complex, large-scale matters across construction disputes and arbitration.
• Manage own caseload of non-contentious and contentious construction matters.
• Research, review and draft contracts, project documents, opinions and correspondence.
• Engage with clients, take instructions, provide updates and contribute to strategy talks.
• Prepare for business development activities and initiatives.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees (for mid-level PQE).

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Construction disputes

Commercial disputes

Cross-border disputes

Drafting skills

Education

Singapore practise qualified

Job description

We are currently looking for an Associate level lawyer with between 1-5 years’ post qualification experience to join the Firm’s renowned construction practice with a particular focus on construction disputes, litigation and arbitration. Most of the projects are on a large scale and have a high profile within the local and international construction sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Partner Eugene Tan, who is consistently recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a leading Partner in Construction and is known for his vast experience in construction disputes and arbitration. You will be joining a well-established and highly regarded team, trusted by top tier clients for their technical excellence and commercial acumen.

As part of our continued strategic expansion in the Asia Pacific region, and a commitment to developing a regionally-focused market-leading construction practice, we are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our construction practice based in Singapore. While construction disputes experience is preferred, we also welcome candidates with strong general commercial disputes backgrounds, particularly those with an interest in developing expertise in construction and infrastructure work.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking a dynamic and global platform to further develop their career, legal skills and leadership/business development skills, whilst working as part of a collaborative and close-knit team of industry experts.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assist the Partners and other team members on a range of complex and large-scale matters
• Manage own caseload of both non-contentious and contentious construction and arbitration matters
• Research, review and draft documentation including contracts and projects documents, opinions, advice and correspondence
• Engage with clients, taking instructions, preparing updates, and contributing to strategy discussions
• Prepare for and participate in business development-related activities and initiatives
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees (for mid-level candidates with higher PQE).

Candidate Profile

• Between 1-5 years’ post-qualification experience acting for and advising clients
• Suitable candidates with strong academic results and must be qualified to practise in Singapore
• Experience in commercial litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Construction experience is preferred but strong candidates with general commercial disputes experience will be considered
• Will ideally have exposure to, or experience working on cross-border disputes (not essential)
• Interest or exposure to front end construction and commercial work is an advantage (not essential)
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail in producing high quality work
• Analytical and critical thinking skills commensurate with level, with ability to assess and articulate legal and risk issues clearly
• Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a team with limited supervision, managing tasks and receiving feedback at pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (All) and networking ability (eg at SA level).

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.