Global Legal Strategy & Development Manager

Singapore International Arbitration Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is seeking an Assistant Manager (Legal) in Strategy & Development, with a Manager (Legal) counterpart. The role focuses on market development, outreach events, stakeholder relationships, and thought leadership in international arbitration.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, at least three years PQE, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-disciplinary projects, including engagement with

Qualifications

• Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent)
• Minimum of three years PQE or equivalent relevant work experience
• Strong drafting and writing skills with keen attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work across disciplines and undertake diverse tasks
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese for engagements with Chinese stakeholders
• Experience in international arbitration would be an advantage
• Strong data and statistical analysis skills would be an advantage
• Policy, legal research, business development & marketing experience would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement market development strategies and collaborations
• Plan and execute SIAC outreach events, courses and engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with SIAC’s global stakeholders
• Organise visits, presentations and knowledge exchange sessions with international visitors
• Undertake research and analysis on international arbitration and legal services market developments
• Prepare annual reports, press releases, newsletters, and other publications
• Contribute to thought leadership and course materials for training programmes
• Handle corporate communications including media relations
• Undertake Secretariat or case management work as assigned
• Prepare meeting materials and draft minutes for meetings and committees
• Provide legal research and other support as required
• Undertake business travel as needed
• Undertake other duties as assigned

Skills

Drafting & writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Project management

Cross-discipline work

Mandarin (spoken & written)

Data & statistical analysis

Policy, legal research & marketing

Education

Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent)

Job description

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is seeking an Assistant Manager (Legal) in Strategy & Development, with a Manager (Legal) counterpart. The role focuses on market development, outreach events, stakeholder relationships, and thought leadership in international arbitration.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, at least three years PQE, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-disciplinary projects, including engagement with