Disputes Associate (3-6 PQE) | SG/JP

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate to join its Dispute Resolution practice spanning Singapore and Tokyo. The team is a highly regarded international arbitration practice, handling high-profile commercial, investor-state, and treaty disputes for multinational clients and sovereign states across major arbitral institutions (including ICSID, ICC, SIAC, JCAA, and LCIA). The role is client-facing, with close involvement in Japan-related and cross-border matters, and offers flexibility to be based in either Singapore or Tokyo.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in international arbitration and cross-border commercial disputes, including treaty and investor-state matters.
• Draft and review pleadings, submissions, and advisory memoranda for complex, multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic input on high-value disputes.
• Liaise directly with Japanese and international clients, co-counsel, and arbitral institutions to support effective case management.
• Work closely with partners and counsel across the Singapore and Tokyo offices on multi-jurisdictional matters.

Requirements

• 3-6 years PQE gained in commercial disputes and/or international arbitration practices.
• Excellent pedigree with solid training gained from a reputable law firm
• Prior experience in handling complex, high-value cross border disputes
• Based in Singapore or Tokyo (open to either)
• Proficient in Japanese preferred - client-facing role
• Proactive and adaptable, with an interest in building a career in the broader Asia-Pacific arbitration market.

EA Licence: 24S2198 | Reg: R1987324