Associate – Insolvency & Dispute Resolution | Singapore

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally respected offshore law firm seeks an ambitious Associate for its Insolvency & Dispute Resolution team in Singapore. This role offers exposure to high-profile, cross-border matters including complex commercial litigation and insolvency, providing a significant platform for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years’ post-qualification experience required.
• Admitted in a Commonwealth or Irish jurisdiction.
• Offshore experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes.
• Acting on liquidations and asset recovery.
• Drafting clear, commercially focused advice.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insolvency background

Technical drafting

Business development

Client relationship management

Clear communication

Education

Admitted in a Commonwealth or Irish jurisdiction

Job description

A globally respected offshore law firm is actively seeking an ambitious Associate with strong contentious and insolvency experience to join its leading Insolvency & Dispute Resolution (IDR) team in Singapore.

This role offers exposure to high-profile, cross-border matters involving complex commercial litigation, contentious insolvency, asset recovery, and financial services disputes. Working alongside top-tier partners and colleagues across Asia and beyond, the successful candidate will advise an international client base that includes insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, corporates, directors, and high-net-worth individuals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes, regulatory matters, and restructuring mandates
• Acting on liquidations, receiverships, schemes of arrangement, and asset recovery
• Advising directors, shareholders, limited partners and regulated service providers on contentious and non-contentious matters
• Drafting and delivering clear, commercially focused advice in high-pressure environments
• Supporting business development and contributing to regional growth initiatives

Candidate Profile:

• Admitted in a Commonwealth or Irish jurisdiction with 3–6 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial litigation and/or insolvency background (offshore or onshore)
• Excellent academic credentials and technical drafting ability
• Clear communicator with a commercial mindset and appetite for business development
• Collaborative team player with experience managing client relationships
• Offshore experience advantageous but not essential

This is an excellent platform for a talented litigator to elevate their career in a global financial hub. With a collegiate culture, meaningful responsibility, and clear progression pathways, the firm offers a rare chance to combine top-tier work with international exposure.

If you are seeking a new challenge with a high-performing offshore team in Asia, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For more information, please send your CV and supporting details in confidence to [e-mail] , or apply via this website.

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