Senior Associate (Arbitration and Commercial Litigation)

About the role

CNPLaw LLP (CNP), a full-service law firm founded in 1988 with around 80 staff including more than 40 lawyers, is hiring a Senior Associate in arbitration and commercial litigation. The position is full-time and on-site in Singapore, working closely with partners and colleagues on complex domestic and cross-border matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage files independently
• Draft and review a wide range of legal documents and agreements
• Advise clients on regulatory, transactional and dispute-related issues within one or more of the firm's core practice areas
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and memoranda
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations or court and arbitral proceedings as required
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development and client relationship management
• Take part in knowledge management, training and firm-wide initiatives to improve practice standards and service quality

Required profile

• Admission to practice law in Singapore (or a common law jurisdiction)
• Prior experience at a reputable law firm, ideally at Associate or Senior Associate level
• Sound knowledge and experience in one or more core practice areas such as corporate and M&A, banking and finance, litigation and arbitration, or regulatory and compliance
• Familiarity with cross-border work and comfort in an international, multi-jurisdictional environment; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills, with clear, commercially oriented advice
• Experience managing complex matters independently, including transaction or case management, negotiation and coordination with multiple stakeholders
• Effective communication and collaboration within multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent organisation and time management, with attention to detail and the ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines