Associate, International Arbitration

White & Case; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

White & Case in Singapore seeks a mid-level International Arbitration Associate to handle complex cross-border disputes. You will collaborate with partners and global colleagues, contributing to high-stakes arbitrations for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on responsibility, early leadership of workstreams, and professional development within a truly global platform. Strong drafting, research, and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation and/or international arbitration experience.
• Experience at a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Qualified in at least two of the following jurisdictions: England & Wales, New York and Singapore.
• Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into clear, practical client advice for legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills with attention to factual accuracy and persuasive presentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage a range of international arbitration matters and workstreams.
• Draft submissions, witness statements, expert reports and procedural correspondence.
• Attend client meetings, prepare legal memoranda and provide written advice to clients, liaising on risk management and case strategy.
• Conduct and oversee legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Work with and manage technical, legal and quantum experts.
• Support hearings, including opening and closing submissions and cross-examinations.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Supervise and develop junior team members as appropriate.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills

Arbitration experience

Multi-jurisdictional qualification

Excellent drafting skills

Job description

Our International Arbitration Practice specializes in resolving cross-border disputes through arbitration, offering clients a strategic alternative to traditional litigation. We provide specialized legal representation across a wide range of international arbitration matters, including commercial disputes, investment treaty claims and complex multi-party arbitrations. Our team handles all stages of the arbitration process, from drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements to representing clients in hearings and enforcing awards. With deep expertise in various arbitral institutions and rules, including ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL, we help clients achieve favorable outcomes and navigate the complexities of international dispute resolution, ensuring efficient and effective outcomes of global disputes.

The Opportunity

As an associate in our team, you will work on a range of complex international arbitration matters in a dynamic environment. You will work closely with partners and collaborate with colleagues across practice areas and global offices. Our Singapore team is an integral part of the Firm’s global International Arbitration Practice. We manage leading arbitrations for global corporations, financial institutions, foreign investors and sovereign states. We have expertise across numerous industries and specialized sectors, including financial services, energy, power, mining and metals, technology, telecommunications, transportation, construction and infrastructure and manufacturing.

As a mid-level associate, you will take responsibility for key arbitration workstreams, including mastering case facts, leading evidence-gathering exercises, drafting submissions, working with experts and managing junior team members. We emphasize professional development, providing significant responsibility early in your career and an opportunity to contribute to business development. We are looking for a mid-level associate with intellectual curiosity, commercial acumen and a strong sense of ownership.

You should be a confident team player with strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly. Highly organized and deadline-driven, you should thrive in delivering outstanding work within client timeframes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage a range of international arbitration matters and workstreams.
• Draft submissions, witness statements, expert reports and procedural correspondence.
• Attend client meetings, prepare legal memoranda and provide written advice to clients. Liaise with clients on risk management and case strategy.
• Conduct and oversee legal research and analysis to support case strategy.
• Work with and manage technical, legal and quantum experts.
• Support hearings, including by preparing opening and closing submissions and cross-examinations.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional teams.
• Supervise and develop junior team members, as appropriate.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship initiatives.

Skills and Attributes

• 3–5 years of commercial litigation and/or international arbitration experience.
• Experience gained at a leading domestic or international law firm.
• Qualified in at least two of the following jurisdictions: England & Wales, New York and Singapore.
• Ability to synthesize legal concepts and strategy into clear, practical client advice for legal and non-legal business stakeholders.
• Excellent drafting skills, with close attention to factual accuracy and persuasive presentation of arguments.
• Strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

At White & Case, you can make a real difference, work on cutting-edge matters that make headlines and help shape the world we live in. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united and human—and we believe that you will experience them from your first day. We will give you the support and training that will help you achieve your potential as a global lawyer.

We believe that consistent high performance merits reward and support. Our compensation package reflects your caliber as a lawyer and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages. We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organization.

This role reports to

Partner

Equal Opportunities

White & Case is committed to creating a fair workplace. It is our Firm’s policy to recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.
If you require assistance and/or adjustment to participate in our application and/or interview process, please email us. We will be happy to work with you.

The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.