Associate (1-3 PQE) - Shipping, Trade & Commodities at DAC Beachcroft

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The role

DAC Beachcroft is seeking a 1-3 PQE Associate for its Shipping, Trade & Commodities practice in Singapore. This role focuses on both contentious and transactional matters within the transportation and litigation practice areas, supporting clients across the global maritime ecosystem.

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 the firm's wider business, and how the two fit together
Assist the Partners in business development

What we're looking for

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

Experience particularly 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

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

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

Associate (1-3 PQE) - Shipping, Trade & Commodities

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