Singapore Insurance Associate / Senior Associate

Our client is an international commercial law firm that is highly regarded for its expertise in insurance, dispute resolution and advisory services. The firm operates across more than 45 offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and America.

The Role:

As part of wider growth plans, the firm’s Singapore office is looking to recruit a highly motivated Associate or Senior Associate with 4+ years' PQE in insurance dispute resolution (including coverage experience). This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the region’s leading insurance and reinsurance partners, gaining hands-on exposure of advising insurer/reinsurer clients on large and complex speciality claims across property, construction, engineering, energy, and terrorism product lines.

Recent examples of work include coverage disputes and /or recoveries arising out of losses in the Maldives, Vietnam, Laos, Morocco, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, Korea, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, Macau SAR, New Caledonia, Nepal, Pakistan, Australia, the United States, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

The successful applicant will be exposed to a wide range of international work across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions.

Key requirements:

• Strong disputes lawyer ideally between 4PQE and 6PQE (the team is willing to consider applicants with more of less experience)
• Exposure to insurance coverage, ideally within the property, energy and construction space
• Strong international arbitration experience preferred but not essential
• Excellent academics
• You will possess excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrate the proven ability to manage your own time with excellent organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics
• Flexible attitude towards working practices and ability to adapt style as required
• A natural team player ready to assist and support colleagues where necessary