Associate / Senior Associate (Disputes Resolution and Shipping)

Bazul LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bazul LLC in Singapore is seeking Singapore-qualified lawyers with 1–6 years’ PQE to join our practice across General Disputes & International Arbitration. You will handle complex matters, collaborate with partners, and leverage AI and legal tech to speed up document review and drafting while preserving judgment and client service.

We value a growth mindset, commercial thinking, and ownership of matters, with early client exposure and meaningful responsibility as the firm builds its profile in

Qualifications

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with 1–6 years PQE (newly qualified welcome).
• Experience or strong interest in Commercial litigation / international arbitration, or Shipping and maritime disputes.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Comfort with AI-powered legal tools (e.g. generative AI for research and drafting, e-discovery platforms, contract/document review software).
• Sound judgment on appropriate use of AI in legal work, with verification.
• Arbitration experience preferred but not mandatory for shipping role.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, submissions, and support advocacy using AI-assisted tools while retaining ownership of accuracy and legal judgment.
• Work on commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, often with cross-border elements.
• Develop case strategy and client advisory work, collaborating with partners and clients.
• Handle cross-border matters with increasing autonomy and contribute to firm growth.
• Identify and adopt AI and legal tech tools to improve turnaround times and work quality.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Advocacy

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Growth mindset

AI awareness

Tools

AI-powered tools

e-discovery platforms

Document review software

Job description

Bazul LLC is looking for Singapore-qualified lawyers of 1 to 6 years’ PQE to join our growing practice across two core areas:

• General Disputes & International Arbitration, and

We are expanding and are keen to welcome lawyers who see this not just as a job, but as an opportunity to grow alongside the firm and help shape its future. We are particularly interested in lawyers who are comfortable using AI and legal tech tools to work smarter — whether that's accelerating document review, structuring first-draft submissions, synthesising case law, or streamlining due diligence — so that more of their time goes into judgment, strategy, and client relationships rather than repetitive spadework.

These roles are ideal for lawyers who enjoy working on complex, high-value matters, think commercially, and want to build deep expertise while taking ownership of their work and contributing meaningfully to the firm’s development.

What You will do

Depending on your practice focus, you will work on a mix of:

General Disputes & International Arbitration

• Commercial litigation and international arbitration matters, often with a strong cross-border element
• Complex legal and commercial issues, providing clear, practical, and commercially sensible advice
• Drafting pleadings, submissions, and supporting advocacy — using AI-assisted tools where appropriate to speed up first drafts, research, and document review, while retaining full ownership of accuracy and legal judgment
• Case strategy and client advisory work, working closely with partners and clients
• Charterparty and COA disputes
• Cargo claims and marine insurance disputes
• Ship arrests, collisions, and maritime casualties
• Offshore, energy, and trade-related disputes
• Singapore court proceedings and international arbitrations (including LMAA, SIAC, SCMA, and ad hoc arbitrations)

Across both practice areas, you will:

• Be involved early in strategy, case management, and client engagement
• Work on cross-border matters and build increasing autonomy
• Contribute to the development and growth of the firm and its practices
• Help identify and adopt AI and legal tech tools that improve turnaround times and work quality across the team

What We’re Looking For

• Singapore-qualified lawyer with 1–6 years’ PQE (newly qualified lawyers are welcome to apply)
• Experience or a strong interest in either (i) Commercial litigation / international arbitration, or (ii) Shipping and maritime disputes
• Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Comfort with, or genuine curiosity about, AI-powered legal tools (e.g. generative AI for research and drafting, e-discovery platforms, contract/document review software) — you don't need to be a technologist, but you should be someone who actively looks for smarter ways to work
• Sound judgment on when and how to use AI appropriately in legal work, including an awareness of its limitations and the need for careful verification
• Arbitration experience is preferred but not mandatory for the shipping role
• Commercial awareness and sound judgment
• A proactive, growth-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of matters
• Interest in client relationship development and long-term client engagement
• A collaborative approach and commitment to professional growth

Why Join Us

At Bazul LLC, you won’t just be executing instructions. You will be:

• Part of a growing and entrepreneurial practice where your ideas and initiative matter, including how the firm adopts new tools and ways of working
• Given meaningful client exposure and responsibility early on
• Encouraged to develop your own profile and practice within the firm
• Supported in building a long-term, fulfilling legal career in a collaborative and forward-looking environment that invests in modern ways of practising law

If you are looking to build a strong foundation in disputes work whether in general commercial matters or shipping and want to grow with a dynamic and ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.