Senior Associate / Associate Director

COLLYER LAW LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director specializing in commercial disputes and litigation. This role involves leading diverse litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and providing strategic legal advice within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a Singapore-qualified advocate with 6-12 years of experience, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• At least 6-12 years of post-qualification experience in disputes.
• Strong resilience under pressure and ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Ability to navigate complex legal issues practically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation and dispute resolution cases.
• Draft and manage legal documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients.

Skills

Commercial dispute resolution

Litigation

Arbitration

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Singapore-qualified advocate and solicitor

Job description

Collyer Law LLC is inviting applications at the Senior Associate or Legal Director level with a particular focus on commercial disputes, litigation and arbitration to join our renowned corporate boutique practice and growing team of 3 Directors, and a team of 12 including 9 lawyers, plus trainees and staff.

You are an established dispute resolution lawyer who is now seeking a dynamic and global platform to further your career and leadership/business development skills, whilst working as part of a collaborative and close-knit team of industry experts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of litigation and dispute resolution cases, including but not limited to commercial disputes, international arbitration and regulatory matters
• Draft, review and manage the filing of legal documents
• Direct all facets of trial preparation, from discovery through to the development and execution of robust trial strategies
• Represent clients effectively in negotiations, mediations and arbitrations, striving for outcomes that align with their best interests
• To lead and work with junior lawyers as well as actively support other Directors in the firm
• Provide strategic legal advice, ensuring the client’s needs are addressed with the utmost professionalism and efficiency
• Be an effective and persuasive communicator who can articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively in a fast-paced legal environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you will learn to think on your feet, and take a commercial view, while advising on significant matters

Key requirements include:

• Singapore-qualified advocate and solicitor with 6-12 years' post qualification experience, preferably from a reputable law firm in disputes
• Reliable and responsible team member with a passion for advocacy
• A proven ability to navigate and resolve complex legal issues with a practical and commercial approach
• Resilience under pressure, with a proven track record of managing tight deadlines and delivering results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently with clients and develop business pro-actively
• Team player who can work in a multi-cultural and collegiate law-firm environment