The International Court of Arbitration Singapore Private Limited (SICAS) is recruiting a Deputy Counsel to join our case management team dealing principally with cases connected to Asia and the Gulf region. The role is based at our ICC office in Singapore.

Responsibilities

The role involves both legal and administrative tasks including:

• Reviewing and processing requests for arbitration and other documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitration proceedings;
• Preparing agendas (memoranda) briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take;
• Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management;
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team;
• Successful applicants may also prepare notes or articles for publication and represent the Court and its Secretariat during seminars and conferences.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities

Your Profile

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are a recently qualified lawyer with at least 2 years' relevant professional experience in international arbitration.
• Are well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and are able to work effectively in a multicultural team;
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills in English (this is mandatory). A good knowledge of Mandarin Chinese or Bahasa is an asset.
• A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if you can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law.