Associate (1-7PQE) - Construction

Clasis LLC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Singapore seeks an Associate or Senior Associate with 1–5 years PQE to join its renowned construction disputes team. You will work on large-scale matters and collaborate with Partner Eugene Tan on cross-border disputes.

You will assist on contentious and non-contentious construction matters, draft contracts, and engage clients with strategic updates. A dynamic, global platform awaits your leadership and development.

Qualifications

• Between 1-5 years PQE with Singapore practice eligibility.
• Experience in commercial litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration.
• Construction experience preferred but strong general disputes candidates will be considered.
• Exposure to cross‑border disputes is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners and team on complex and large-scale matters.
• Manage own caseload in construction, litigation and arbitration.
• Research, review and draft contracts and project documents; provide opinions and updates.
• Engage with clients, take instructions, and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees where applicable.

Skills

PQE 1-5 years

Construction disputes

Client engagement

Drafting skills

Leadership

Education

Qualified to practise in Singapore

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

• 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).

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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.