US Qualified Disputes Lawyer - Singapore

Agnew O'Brien; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Agnew O'Brien, a leading US law firm, is expanding its international disputes team in Singapore by hiring a junior associate with background in white-collar defence, investigations or international arbitration to support cross-border matters.

The role offers exposure to contentious and regulatory work for multinational clients across Asia, with relocation assistance for candidates moving to Singapore and a clear path to build a long-term disputes career.

Qualifications

• US legal training and admission to practise as a US-qualified lawyer.
• 0-4 years PQE gained at a leading US/international law firm.
• Training-seat or PQE in white-collar crime, corporate investigations, anti-corruption work or international arbitration.
• Strong academic credentials and cross-border interests in disputes and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Support disputes and investigations for multinational clients across Asia.
• Assist in white-collar defence, investigations and anti-corruption work.
• Contribute to cross-border commercial and investment arbitration matters.

Skills

US-qualified lawyer

Cross-border disputes

Regulatory matters

Education

US bar admission

Job description

An elite US law firm is strengthening its disputes bench in Singapore and is looking to add a junior associate with a background in white-collar defence, investigations or international arbitration.

The role sits within a well-regarded international disputes practice handling contentious and regulatory matters for multinational clients across Asia. Matters span white-collar crime, corporate investigations and anti-corruption work, alongside cross-border commercial and investment arbitration conducted under major institutional rules. The team advises on matters with a genuine cross-border, often multi-jurisdictional dimension, working closely with colleagues across the firm's international network.

This role will suit a US-qualified lawyer currently practising at a leading international law firm, with a training-seat or post-qualification background in white-collar crime, corporate investigations, anti-corruption work or international arbitration, and who is looking to build a long-term disputes career in Asia.

Applicants should ideally bring:

• US legal training and admission to practise as a US-qualified lawyer
• 0-4 years' PQE, gained at a leading US / international law firm
• Superb academic pedigree / regional languages beneficial
• Training-seat or post-qualification experience in white-collar crime, corporate investigations, anti-corruption work or international arbitration
• Strong academic credentials and a genuine interest in cross-border contentious and regulatory work

The firm offers a highly competitive US compensation package together with relocation support for candidates moving to Singapore.