Senior Associate

CLYDE & CO CLASIS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CLYDE & CO CLASIS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate to join its construction practice, focusing on disputes, litigation and arbitration for large-scale, high-profile projects.

You will work with Partner Eugene Tan, joining a respected team known for technical excellence and commercial acumen, with opportunities to lead and develop business in the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practise in Singapore with strong academic results.
• Experience in commercial litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration; construction experience preferred.
• Interest in cross-border disputes and construction/infrastructure work is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners on complex, large-scale construction and arbitration matters.
• Manage own caseload in non-contentious and contentious construction and arbitration.
• Research, draft contracts, project documents, opinions, and correspondence.
• Engage with clients, taking instructions, preparing updates, and contributing to strategy.
• Participate in business development activities and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent written and verbal

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Qualified to practise in Singapore

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate level lawyer to join the Firm's renowned construction practice with a particular focus on construction disputes, litigation and arbitration. Most of the projects are on a large scale and have a high profile within the local and international construction sector.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with Partner Eugene Tan, who is consistently recognised by Legal 500 Asia Pacific as a leading Partner in Construction and is known for his vast experience in construction disputes and arbitration. You will be joining a well-established and highly regarded team, trusted by top tier clients for their technical excellence and commercial acumen.

As part of our continued strategic expansion in the Asia Pacific region, and a commitment to developing a regionally-focused market‑leading construction practice, we are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our construction practice based in Singapore. While construction disputes experience is preferred, we also welcome candidates with strong general commercial disputes backgrounds, particularly those with an interest in developing expertise in construction and infrastructure work.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking a dynamic and global platform to further develop their career, legal skills and leadership/business development skills, whilst working as part of a collaborative and close‑knit team of industry experts.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Partners and other team members on a range of complex and large‑scale matters
• Manage own caseload of both non‑contentious and contentious construction and arbitration matters
• Research, review and draft documentation including contracts and projects documents, opinions, advice and correspondence
• Engage with clients, taking instructions, preparing updates, and contributing to strategy discussions
• Prepare for and participate in business development‑related activities and initiatives
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and trainees (for mid‑level candidates with higher PQE).

Candidate Profile

• Suitable candidates with strong academic results and must be qualified to practise in Singapore
• Experience in commercial litigation, mediation, adjudication and arbitration. Construction experience is preferred but strong candidates with general commercial disputes experience will be considered
• Will ideally have exposure to, or experience working on cross‑border disputes (not essential)
• Interest or exposure to front end construction and commercial work is an advantage (not essential)
• Strong drafting skills and excellent attention to detail in producing high quality work
• Analytical and critical thinking skills commensurate with level, with ability to assess and articulate legal and risk issues clearly
• Self‑motivated and proven ability to work as part of a team with limited supervision, managing tasks and receiving feedback at pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (All) and networking ability (eg at SA level).