Associate - Construction Advisory & Disputes (Singapore)

Pinsent Masons LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons MPillay Joint Law Venture in Singapore seeks a talented Singapore-qualified lawyer of up to 5 years’ PQE to join its growing commercial disputes practice. The role offers exposure to high-stakes disputes with world‑class clients and a collaborative, supportive environment.

The successful candidate will work across court litigation, mediation, international arbitration and related dispute resolution processes, developing client relationships and delivering high‑quality advice

Qualifications

• Singapore-qualified with up to 5 years PQE in commercial disputes.
• Strong grasp of dispute resolution processes including Court litigation, Mediation, Arbitration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist on high-stakes disputes for world-class clients across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Pinsent Masons offices in other jurisdictions to deliver seamless advisory and advocacy.

Skills

Self-driven

Commercial mindset

Excellent communication

Organised

Team player

Interpersonal skills

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.