Legal Associate

Description

WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND AND HIRE.  

About Us

WhiteFern LLC is a multiple award-winning boutique disputes firm with a particular focus on insurance and reinsurance law as one of the market leaders in Singapore.  Our broad range of services include policy coverage advice, third-party claim management, defence and mitigation, and business-related advice for insurers. Our team also provides counsel on disputes between insurers and service providers, contract reviews with business partners such as vendor and marketing platforms, and policy wording evaluations for new products. Beyond insurers, the firm is a trusted advisor to intermediaries, loss adjusters and other market players. 

While we are well known for our specialisation in insurance practice, we also have a fast-growing dispute practice in commercial litigation, mediation and arbitration, whereby we are regularly appointed to deal with commercial disputes, construction disputes, MCST disputes, employment disputes, shareholders’ disputes, professional negligence and medical negligence disputes. We regularly appear before domestic courts and arbitration tribunals. You can learn more about us & our accomplishments at our website www.whitefern.law.

The Role

We are looking to bolster our commercial dispute practice with dynamic, passionate and collaborative lawyers. As a Legal Associate, you will play a pivotal role in our team.  If you are interested, please email the following to [email protected]:

• Your cover letter

• Detailed CV stating your current & expected remuneration

• On the subject line of your email, please indicate “Application: Legal Associate”

• Any additional details relevant to your application

Requirements

• 2 to 4 years’ PQE, Singapore qualified lawyer

• Prior experience in dispute work 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possess initiative, drive and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team

• Meticulous and well organised

• Able to thrive in a fast paced and challenging professional services work atmosphere

• Tech-savvy with a keen interest in staying abreast of evolving workplace technology

What We Offer

• Exciting and diverse work assignments that challenge and inspire

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement

• A supportive and collaborative team culture that values your contributions

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for both oral and written advocacy in the High Court, Appellate Court, and arbitration proceedings

We will notify you if you are shortlisted for an interview.  We look forward to hearing from you.  Thank you.