Herbert Smith Freehills
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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.
As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.
At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition
The Opportunity
A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions.
We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with an open mind and curiosity.
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Associate to join our leading Disputes team, based in Singapore.
In this role, you will work closely with leading partners on complex construction and infrastructure disputes. You will advise domestic and international clients on issues arising throughout project delivery and on the resolution of significant commercial and construction disputes relating to major projects across sectors including data centres, transportation, power, oil & gas, and other major infrastructure.
Based in Singapore, you will work on high-profile regional cross-border matters, including disputes arising from major projects across Asia and the Middle East. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across our international network, gaining exposure to sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional disputes and working with clients, counsel and experts across a range of jurisdictions.
We are looking for a disputes lawyer with solid experience in construction and infrastructure disputes. You must have a good understanding of construction contracts, project documentation and the commercial and legal issues that arise throughout the lifecycle of major projects, in particular on renewable and traditional power projects.
You will be a key member of a close-knit, highly motivated and collaborative team, with significant client exposure and opportunities to build relationships with clients and colleagues across the region and internationally. You will benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities while working alongside ambitious and highly regarded disputes practitioners.
Be admitted as a lawyer in Australia, with a current practising certificate or eligibility to obtain one;
Have solid disputes experience, with a strong focus on construction and infrastructure disputes matters;
Have experience advising on complex disputes arising from major construction and infrastructure projects, in particular in the renewable and traditional power sectors;
Have experience working on cross-border and international disputes, ideally involving multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders;
Have experience of construction contracts and related project documentation;
Have experience working on disputes resolved under the rules of major international arbitration institutions, such as the ICC, SIAC, LCIA and HKIAC;
Have a strong understanding of international commercial arbitration and institutional arbitration procedures;
Have strong technical, analytical and drafting skills, together with sound commercial judgement;
Be a collaborative and proactive team player, with strong communication and client relationship skills and an international mindset; and
Experience in the use and application of innovation and AI in construction disputes.
Working Pattern
Full time
Singapore
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
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