Associate - Construction Advisory & Disputes (Singapore)

Pinsent Masons LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons MPillay Joint Law Venture in Singapore is looking for a talented Singapore-qualified lawyer with up to 5 years’ PQE to join our growing commercial disputes practice, working on high stakes disputes for world class clients.

You will be part of a collaborative, global team with opportunities to develop client relationships and handle a broad spectrum of dispute resolution processes, including court litigation, mediation, and international arbitration.

Qualifications

• Singapore-qualified with up to 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience in complex commercial arbitration and energy/infrastructure disputes.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with international teams.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

International arbitration

Job description

We are looking to recruit a talented Singapore-qualified lawyer of up to 5 years’ PQE to join our growing commercial disputes practice.

MPillay operates in a Joint Law Venture with Pinsent Masons in Singapore. The Pinsent Masons MPillay Joint Law Venture combines the international breadth and experience of Pinsent Masons with MPillay’s market-leading expertise and experience in Singapore.

We are acknowledged as top ranked firm in complex commercial arbitration, and energy and infrastructure disputes by clients, peers and major legal publications such as Chambers and Partners, Legal 500, and Asian Legal Business.

The Opportunity:

• The opportunity to work with world class clients on complex high stakes disputes in Singapore and around the world.
• A collegiate, respectful, nurturing and supportive environment, where you will be challenged to collaboratively produce and deliver the highest quality work and service.
• Early responsibility and opportunities to develop rewarding and sustainable client relationships.

Key skills and attributes sought:

• Self-driven, reliable, with a positive can-do attitude and a culture of excellence
• Strong interest, technical excellence and a commercially sensible approach in handling difficult and complex problems
• Singapore-qualified with a strong grasp of the law and interest in engaging with the full spectrum of dispute resolution processes including Court litigation, Mediation, Dispute Boards, Expert Determinations and International Arbitration.
• Ability to clearly, succinctly and attractively communicate and present complex legal and factual information both orally and in writing.
• Well organised, with an eye for detail.
• Team player with great inter-personal skills, who enjoys working in diverse international teams in close collaboration with colleagues from Pinsent Masons offices in other jurisdictions.