Shipping Disputes - Associate (UK qualified solicitor)

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Faststream represents a leading international law firm in Singapore and is seeking an Associate to join its prestigious Shipping Disputes team. You will work across a broad range of dry and wet shipping matters, as well as commodities and international trade disputes, alongside highly experienced practitioners and major international clients.

The role offers exposure to complex, high‑value matters, opportunities in arbitration and litigation, and meaningful involvement in research, drafting

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• 4-5 years’ PQE with experience in an international law firm.
• Strong experience in shipping and/or international trade disputes.
• Exposure to wet shipping matters, casualties or casualty investigations is desirable.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and practical case-handling abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Collaborative, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping, international trade and commodities disputes, including arbitration and litigation.
• Handle both dry and wet shipping matters, including casualty response and investigations.
• Conduct legal research and provide commercially focused analysis.
• Draft pleadings, submissions, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Support case preparation and manage matters efficiently.
• Work closely with partners, senior lawyers, clients and experts.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Time management

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor

4-5 years’ PQE

Job description

Faststream is delighted to be representing a leading international law firm in the appointment of an Associate to join its highly regarded Shipping Disputes team in Singapore.

About the Firm

The firm has a long-established presence in Singapore and is recognised as a premier international practice across the shipping and offshore sectors. Its Singapore team advises major international clients on dispute resolution, arbitration and litigation, casualty response and investigation, cross-border transactions and financing.

The firm has built a strong English law shipping and offshore practice in Singapore, with a broad range of contentious work covering shipping, commodities and international trade.

The Role

The successful candidate will join the Singapore Shipping Disputes team and work across a broad range of dry and wet shipping matters, as well as commodities and international trade disputes.

You will have the opportunity to work on complex, high-value matters alongside experienced practitioners and leading international clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping, international trade and commodities disputes, including arbitration and litigation.
• Handle both dry and wet shipping matters , including casualty response and investigations.
• Conduct legal research and provide commercially focused legal analysis.
• Assist with drafting pleadings, submissions, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Support case preparation and manage matters efficiently.
• Work closely with partners, senior lawyers, clients, experts and other stakeholders.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant shipping, trade and dispute resolution law.
• Manage multiple matters while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and quality.

Requirements

• England & Wales qualified solicitor.
• 4-5 years' PQE with relevant experience gained in an international law firm.
• Strong experience in shipping and/or international trade disputes.
• Experience across a broad range of shipping disputes.
• Exposure to wet shipping matters, casualties or casualty investigations is highly desirable.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and practical case-handling abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative, personable and client-focused approach.