Senior Legal Counsel (Disputes) | 5+ PQE | Singapore (CL-OC-17)

NAT AND NAT SEARCH PTE. LTD.

Singapore, Singapore
Lead contentious matters portfolio
Instruct and manage external counsel
Draft legal submissions and pleadings
This role involves leading a portfolio of complex contentious matters including pre-action strategy and court-related work

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a portfolio of complex contentious matters including pre-action strategy and court-related work.
  • The successful candidate will instruct and manage external counsel while advising internal stakeholders on risk and resolution options.
  • Strong performers can expect progression and rotation opportunities into other legal functions over time.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

This role involves leading a portfolio of complex contentious matters including pre-action strategy and court-related work.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead contentious matters portfolio
  • Instruct and manage external counsel
  • Draft legal submissions and pleadings
  • Advise stakeholders on dispute risk

Nice-to-have

  • Strong ownership of complex matters
  • Collaborative team player across functions
  • Experience with dispute avoidance playbooks

Key Requirements

  • Admission to the Singapore Bar
  • Minimum 5 years PQE in disputes/litigation
  • Excellent law degree

Work Rights

Must have Singapore Bar admission (implies local qualification/work rights)

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