Providence Law Asia is seeking ambitious an ambitious and qualified lawyer to join us as Counsel.
We offer all our lawyers the opportunity to work at the forefront of some of the most challenging, controversial and commercially-sensitive international disputes. Our team are given the support and guidance they need to develop their legal skills and become consummate advocates.
As a firm of high-performers, we value self-starters with tenacity, drive, and strong critical-thinking skills.
If you thrive on the cut-and-thrust of litigation, and want to work on interesting and complex legal matters, we’d like to hear from you.
Requirements
· Associates with up to 6 years of post-qualification experience (6PQE) in commercial disputes
· Experience working on high value and complex commercial/civil disputes and international arbitration matters, with particular experience with SIAC rules and UNCITRAL rules
· Experience coordinating and organising conferences, talks and events
· An independent self-starter who demonstrates initiative and prioritises work effectively and efficiently
· Fluency in a second regional language (e.g. Hindi) required, to support firm and client needs
Additional information
We offer counsel the opportunity to hone their advocacy and develop their practice very early in their careers. We keenly believe in mentoring and guiding our counsel, as we believe that is the only approach to achieve the best results for our clients.
The firm prides itself in providing a collegial, collaborative, respectful and supportive environment for all members. You should also be a team player who can collaborate with colleagues in person or remotely, and one who can work smart and efficiently with initiative and drive to progress matters.
The firm’s compensation philosophy is simple: to reward each counsel as best as we can. We offer a starting salary of S$7,000 for newly qualified counsel, with competitive increments and promotions.
As a forward-looking practice, Providence Law Asia offers its counsel top of the line technology support and an entirely digital workspace to enable remote working and flexible/hybrid practice options.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV with a cover letter and a copy of your academic transcripts to [email protected]
