Shipping Associate – Marine and International Trade (Law Firm)
- Full time
- Singapore, Singapore View on Map
- posted 1 month ago
- Posted: November 13, 2024 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Our client is seeking talented experienced associates for their Marine & International Trade team.
In this role, you will advise on all types of shipping, shipbuilding and offshore disputes, as well as work-outs and asset financing-related disputes. You will also undertake non-contentious work acting for shipyards and shipowners in drafting and negotiating contracts including shipbuilding contracts, charterparties, MoAs and contracts of affreightment, or traders in their long-term supply contracts.
Main Responsibilities:
- Technical skills and research
- Clear, concise and unambiguous preparation and drafting of documentation
- Matter management
- Liaising with clients and other third parties
- Managing experts and counsel efficiently and proactively
- Developing own informal internal and external network of contacts
- Building excellent working relationships with clients and peers within the firm
- Attending business development and profile-raising events
- Managing more junior-level staff where applicable
Requirements:
- Excellent academic and professional qualifications.
- Qualified lawyer with proven experience in shipping and commodity disputes and ideally with exposure to and an interest in the marine and international trade sector.
- Ideally 3 to 8 years PQE (or equivalent relevant experience).
- English law qualification is preferred. Singapore law or other common law qualifications are acceptable.
- Ability to acquire, consolidate and apply fundamental and up-to-date knowledge of the law
- Excellent diligence, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good housekeeping and file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accurately.
- A good understanding of the firm’s position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitors.
- Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically.
- Resilient with the ability to handle setbacks and pressure.
- A self-starter, able to work alone and within a small team.
- Cooperative and collaborative in approach and able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and roles.
- Able to operate professionally and proactively at all times.
