Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution

Company Description CNPLaw LLP (CNP), established in 1988, is a full-service law firm based in Singapore with strong capabilities in cross-border business. The firm comprises around 80 professionals, including more than 40 lawyers, and is consistently ranked among Singapore's leading law firms by publications such as The Legal 500 Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, Chambers and Partners, and Asialaw Profiles. CNP offers a broad range of practice areas, including litigation and arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, banking and finance, corporate and M&A, and regulatory and compliance. The firm focuses on business in Asia, particularly Greater China, India, Indonesia, Indo‑China, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, and its lawyers advise on cross-border transactions under multiple jurisdictions including English law. As a member of global networks such as Interlaw, IR Global, and SCG Legal, CNP provides practical, commercially focused legal services and prides itself on understanding clients businesses and delivering innovative yet pragmatic advice.

Role Description The Senior Associate in Dispute Resolution will handle a portfolio of contentious matters, including commercial litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution before the Singapore courts and international tribunals. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and legal opinions, managing discovery and evidence, and conducting comprehensive legal research on complex issues. The role involves regular client interaction, including advising on litigation strategy, evaluating settlement options, and coordinating with overseas counsel and experts on cross-border disputes. The Senior Associate will also mentor junior lawyers and trainees, contribute to business development initiatives, and support the enhancement of the firm's dispute resolution practice. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• A good Law degree from a recognized institution and admitted as an Advocate & Solicitor to practice law in Singapore.
• 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience in dispute resolution, litigation, and/or arbitration, preferably in a law firm environment.
• Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information and advice clearly to clients.
• Proven capability in managing complex cases, including cross-border matters, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, supervise junior colleagues, and maintain high professional and ethical standards.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and resilience in handling demanding timelines and multiple concurrent matters.