Senior Associate / Associate

TRIDENT LAW CORPORATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Law Corporation is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate to support domestic and international clients in civil and commercial disputes. The role focuses on practical legal advice, progressing matters efficiently and maintaining strong client relationships across matters.

PQE 2–6 years, LLB and Singapore admission as Advocate and Solicitor are required. Experience in civil and commercial litigation is essential; IP disputes are a plus.

Qualifications

• PQE 2–6 years in civil & commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Excellent advocacy, communication and client-relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil & commercial disputes including contracts, shareholders, governance and insolvency.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions and settlement agreements.
• Represent clients in court, hearings, negotiations, mediation and arbitration as appropriate.
• Manage IP advisory and dispute matters, including protection and related agreements.
• Manage deadlines, records and confidentiality in line with firm procedures.
• Support client management and business development with supervision appropriate to seniority.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Advocacy

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission as Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore

Job description

We are looking for passionate individuals to support Trident Law Corporation's Civil Litigation Practice in advising and representing domestic and international clients in civil and commercial disputes. The role involves delivering practical legal advice, progressing matters effectively and maintaining strong client relationships, with responsibilities and supervision aligned to experience and appointment level.

Key Responsibilities

• Civil &Commercial Litigation: Handle contractual, shareholder, corporate governance and insolvency-related disputes, including advising on case strategy and legal risks.
• Legal Research& Drafting: Conduct legal research, review evidence and prepare pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and settlement agreements.
• Advocacy &Dispute Resolution: Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, trials, negotiations, mediation and arbitration, as allocated and appropriate to experience.
• IntellectualProperty: Handle allocated IP advisory and dispute matters, includingprotection, enforcement and related agreements.
• Matter Management: Manage deadlines and records in accordance with the Firm'sprocedures, professional obligations and confidentiality requirements.
• Client Management and Financial Performance:
  • Maintain client communication, document instructions and provide timely updates on progress, costs and required decisions.
  • Record time accurately, support billing and collections, and work towards agreed financial and performance targets.
  • Support business development and knowledge sharing, with supervision and mentoring responsibilities appropriate to seniority.

Requirements

• Post Qualification Experience (PQE): 2 to 6
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
• Admission as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Experience in civil and commercial litigation and civil procedure; experience in IP disputes is an advantage.
• Strong legal research, drafting, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills.