Associate (3-5 years PQE) – Shanghai

4 months ago


Shanghai, China Clyde & Co Full time
Job Title Associate (3-5 years PQE) – Shanghai Job Location Shanghai Job Type Fee earners Country/Territory China Region Asia Pacific Description

Key responsibilities

Based in Shanghai but with a common law background (qualified in Singapore/ Hong Kong/ England & Wales); Role heavily focused in international arbitration and disputes work largely centred around Mainland China clients and work (with an emphasis on shipping and trading work); Some exposure and involvement in the non-contentious side, e.g., sanctions; Business Development and commercial awareness and confidence in building rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and with the assistance of the partners, actively developing client relationships; Travel within China occasionally; Collaboration to work with the wider team across Singapore, Hong Kong and the APAC region.

Candidate Profile

3-5 years' of post qualification experience; Common law background and qualified in common law jurisdiction(s) (HK/SG/E&W) is essential; Strong general litigation and international arbitration background; Experience in shipping/ international trade matters highly regarded; Experience working with reputable or international law firms is preferred; Language proficiency is key, and conversant in business Mandarin is a requirement; Drafting in Chinese would be advantageous but not essential; Strong academics, self-driven, a 'can do' approach, with excellent verbal and written communications skills; Strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in order to meet deliverables to a very high standard.

About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.

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