Manager (Legal) / Senior Manager (Legal), SIAC Academy, Strategy & Development

Singapore International Arbitration Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized arbitration institute in Singapore is seeking a Manager (Legal) / Senior Manager (Legal) for the SIAC Academy. This role involves developing and coordinating training programs, updating materials, and contributing to events. Candidates should have a law degree, preferably with experience in international arbitration and strong interpersonal skills. The position also requires flexibility for business travel and collaboration across various projects.

Qualifications

• A Law Degree (LLB or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Experience in international arbitration is advantageous.
• 2 years PQE for Manager and 5 years for Senior Manager.
• Teaching or training experience is beneficial.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop programming for SIAC Academy including liaising with speakers.
• Update and write new training materials regularly.
• Plan and execute training events in Singapore and overseas.
• Maintain relationships with global stakeholders.
• Contribute to thought leadership and prepare publication materials.
• Undertake editorial work for the Asian International Arbitration Journal.
• Flexibility for business travel as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Teaching experience

Research ability

Education

Law Degree (LLB or equivalent)

Job description

MANAGER (LEGAL) / SENIOR MANAGER (LEGAL), SIAC ACADEMY, STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT

This is a unique role that draws on your experience in the law and practice of arbitration to coordinate and develop the training and education programmes of the SIAC Academy.

Specific Job Responsibilities may include:

• Develop and coordinate programming for the SIAC Academy, including liaising with proposed speakers, and external organisations including Universities and training academies

• Continually update training materials and develop and write new training materials

• Contribute to the planning, programming, and execution of Academy and training events and courses in Singapore and overseas

• Build and maintain relationships with SIAC’s global stakeholders, including management of professional networks

• Contribute to SIAC’s thought leadership and the promotion of international arbitration by preparing academic or other materials for publication and course materials for internal and external training programmes

• Undertake editorial work on the Asian International Arbitration Journal

• Flexibility to undertake business travel as needed

• Undertake such other work as may be assigned

Relevant Qualifications and Experience:

• A Law Degree (LLB or equivalent)

• Experience in international arbitration would be an advantage

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in the case of a Manager Legal and 5 years PQE in the case of a Senior Manager (Legal), comprising either experience in academia, or equivalent relevant work experience

• Experience with teaching, training, research would be an advantage

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to handle several ongoing projects, and to work across disciplines and undertake a wide variety of tasks