Construction and International Arbitration Lawyer

A career in our Construction and International Arbitration practice will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in a wide spectrum of construction and international arbitration work. On the construction side, our work encompasses the full range of non-contentious and contentious matters that span across both public and private sector projects. On the international arbitration front, we do a wide range of arbitration related matters both in Hong Kong and overseas. Our team comprises highly professional and experienced construction and arbitration lawyers.  The prospects of career development are promising for the right talent.

Responsibilities

As an Associate, you will work closely with the Partners leading the construction and international arbitration practice and as part of a team of lawyers with extensive industry experience, helping our clients to solve their complex construction and arbitration related matters. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide timely and high quality work for all aspects of client’s construction-related disputes
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of industry-specific contracts between the different parties involved in the construction project
• Advise on project risks
• Be involved in international arbitration work which will be more focused on commercial disputes

Requirements

• Hong Kong qualified solicitor with 1 to 3 years’ post qualification experience in construction and arbitration
• Experience (and professional qualifications) in the construction field and exposure to a variety of commercial disputes would be an advantage
• Those who do not have related experience but show an interest in construction and arbitration work will also be considered
• Excellent level of both written and spoken English and Chinese.  Proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage but not essential
• A motivated, proactive individual who has the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Ability to work well both individually and in a team setting with strong communication skills and a high level of commercial awareness

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Information on unsuccessful candidates will be kept up to 2 years after the recruitment process.