Associate (3-5 PQE) - Shipping, Trade & Commodities at DAC Beachcroft

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The role

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a Shipping, Trade & Commodities Associate with 3-5 years of PQE to join their Singapore office. This role will focus on both contentious and transactional shipping matters within the Litigation and Transportation practice areas.

What you'll do

Manage caseload and/or support Partners and colleagues on larger complex shipping, trade and commodities disputes
Analyse and apply legal principles and facts to derive technically-sound, commercial strategies for complex cases
Draft and review correspondence, reports and litigation documents
Maintain caseload in good organisational shape and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements
Develop an understanding of the client's and our wider business, and how the two fit together
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Assist the Partners in business development

What we're looking for

3-5 PQE qualified lawyer

English and/or Singapore qualified lawyer with experience in dry shipping and/or international trade disputes

Acting for P&I Clubs and Shipowners, operators, and traders

Proven track record of academic excellence (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent)

Fluency in English

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

Strong legal research and analytical skills

A strong desire to learn and proactively seeks out opportunities to expand skills

Excellent proficiency in MS Office, in particular Word, Excel and Outlook

Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client

Exhibits quick responsiveness and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines

Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day-to-day issues

The ability to think and act quickly under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis

Self-motivated and capable of managing competing deadlines

Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team

Eager to take part in business development opportunities to support the firm’s growth

Ability to speak Mandarin will be an advantage· nice to have

Associate (3-5 PQE) - Shipping, Trade & Commodities

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