
Hybrid Associate- Shipping Trade and Commodities bei DAC Beachcroft
DAC Beachcroft · Singapore, Singapur · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Singapore
Key Responsibilities
- Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on larger complex shipping, trade and commodities disputes.
- Analysing and applying legal principles and facts to derive technically-sound, commercial strategies for complex cases.
- Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents.
- Maintaining caseload in good organisational shape and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.
- Developing an understanding of the client's and our wider business, and how the two fit together.
- Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Assisting the Partners in business development.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 3-5+ PQE qualified lawyer with experience in dry shipping and international trade disputes (experience with wet shipping / admiralty would be advantageous).
- Fluency in English, and Singaporean Mandarin.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Proven track record of academic excellence (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent).
- Strong legal research and analytical skills.
- Has a strong desire to learn and proactively seeks out opportunities to expand skills.
- Excellent proficiency in MS Office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client.
- Exhibits quick responsiveness and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day-to-day issues.
- The ability to think and act quickly under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis.
- Self-motivated and capable of managing competing deadlines.
- Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
- Eager to take part in business development opportunities to support the firm’s growth.