Associate, Technology Litigation (Seoul/Singapore)

About the role

White & Case's Commercial Litigation Practice represents clients in high-stakes business disputes, covering contract disputes, class actions, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, antitrust and intellectual property litigation. This Associate role sits within the technology litigation practice and reports to a Partner; it is based in Seoul or Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Develop litigation strategy and draft substantive pleadings for matters worldwide, including data protection, defamation, IP infringement, consumer protection, contract and other disputes, and oversee on-the-ground counsel in implementing the strategy
• Guide clients through regulatory investigations by international data protection authorities, consumer protection agencies and others, including drafting written submissions, forecasting outcomes and advising on compliance strategies
• Advise clients on risk assessments of new products, policies, business structures and proposed legislation and regulations
• Analyze reports of unlawful social media posts or unlawful moderation of user accounts
• Research and present global analysis of laws affecting social media companies, including intermediary liability, hate speech and defamation
• Draft pleadings, briefs, client advice, regulatory submissions and other written advocacy

Required profile

• 1 to 3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial litigation at a law firm
• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Qualified in the United States or another common law jurisdiction

Required skills

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Excellent drafting skills with an eye for factual accuracy and compelling argumentation
• Experience supporting litigation across multiple stages, including pre-litigation assessment, pleadings, briefing and witness preparation
• Ability to turn legal concepts and strategy into clear advice for non-legal business stakeholders
• Problem-solving, sound judgment, strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and contribute to a team