Deputy Counsel

ICC World Chambers Federation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Deputy Counsel to join its dynamic case management team in Singapore. This role offers the chance to engage in both legal and administrative tasks related to international arbitration, providing essential support to the International Court of Arbitration. You will work in a collaborative and caring environment, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on global business operations. If you're a recently qualified lawyer with a passion for international law and arbitration, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Learning Opportunities

Partial Work from Home

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in international arbitration.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and process arbitration requests and documents.
• Prepare agendas for the International Court of Arbitration.
• Monitor financial aspects of arbitrations.

Skills

International Arbitration

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Law Degree

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Description

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

The role

We are recruiting a Deputy Counsel to join our case management team dealing principally with cases connected to Asia and the Gulf region. The role is based at our ICC office in Singapore.

Your Responsibilities Involves Both Legal And Administrative Tasks, Including

• Reviewing and processing requests for arbitration and other documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitration proceedings
• Preparing agendas (memoranda) briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take;
• Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management;
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team;
• Successful applicants may also prepare notes or articles for publication and represent the Court and its Secretariat during seminars and conferences.
  
  

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities
  
  

Requirements

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are a recently qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ relevant professional experience in international arbitration.
• Are well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and are able to work effectively in a multicultural team;
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills in English
• A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if you can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law.
  
  

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: SICAS Inc. (Singapore)

Contract type and duration: Permanent contract (CDI), full time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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