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Aberdeen office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Insurance and Risk Group. The candidate will act for a wide variety of clients in the sector across both contentious and non-contentious business. Will work for the leading marine insurer clients and for vessel owners, operators and others in the industry in handling personal injury, regulatory issues and other claims and litigation, but also to work with the team and others in the firm for owners, charterers, ship builders, banks, ports and others in transactional work such as new building, sale and purchase and chartering. Be involved in face to face contact with many clients. Dealing with high value and sometimes high profile cases and transactions in the sector. Be involved in various types of ADR, settling cases through negotiation or mediation for example. Provide assistance to partners dealing with large and complex claims and transactions. Handle own case load including investigating and defending litigated personal injury and other claims against owners and operators. Handle a variety of general commercial claims and advice in the sector. Advocacy in the Sheriff Court and other forums. Representation of client in their dealings with their regulators and other statutory bodies. Actively participate in the business development of the team and get to know current and prospective clients. Operate within the firm's case management system. Must ideally be Scottish qualified, but will also consider those qualified in England and Wales who have experience of practicing there. Must be interested in the shipping and marine sector. Must have exposure to a very wide variety of clients in the sector, many of them operating internationally. Experience of handling arbitrations and disputes out with Scotland would be beneficial. Should be experienced in dealing directly with insurer and insured clients as part of a team, and in providing concise, prompt and pragmatic advice. Must have experience of assisting clients in responding to and investigating accidents and the regulatory investigations that follow them. Experience and/or an interest in arbitration are an advantage. Experience of acting for insurers is essential. Experience of commercial claims and disputes is needed. Should have some experience of transactional work and drafting, and a willingness to develop this. Legal

The candidate should have strong drafting skills and works in a logical manner. Should have good conduct and communication skills. Should be Practical and pragmatic.

This Scottish law firm offers the highest quality representation in Scotland, the UK, and other global organizations. They represent corporations, entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, and small to medium industry leaders in mergers and acquisitions, commercial property, business disputes, commercial property, banking and financial services, pensions, benefits, employment, trusts, and tax matters.

Litigation - Insurance

Full-Time

Edinburgh office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Litigation / Contentious Construction Group. The candidate will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sectors including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. Will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. Work closely with existing clients and also be part of the continuing efforts of the team to win new clients and business. Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review. Appearing in Court and other formal hearings (mediation, adjudication and arbitration) to act as advocate on behalf of the client. Negotiating settlements. Drafting pleadings. Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute. Supporting and developing the team's marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars. Maintaining good financial management of cases. Assisting in the training of the team's trainees. Be aware of firm' information security policies, and protect information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference at all times. Must have 4-5 years of pqe. Experience in Contentious Construction is essential. Should have experience in alternative forms of dispute resolution. Legal

The candidate should have strong advocacy skills. Must be able to give client advice that is well presented and tailored to their needs. Maintains regular contact with the clients and shows understanding of the priorities for the client. Should have strong analytical and drafting skills and works in a logical manner.

This Scottish law firm offers the highest quality representation in Scotland, the UK, and other global organizations. They represent corporations, entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, and small to medium industry leaders in mergers and acquisitions, commercial property, business disputes, commercial property, banking and financial services, pensions, benefits, employment, trusts, and tax matters.

Litigation - Construction

Full-Time

Edinburgh office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Construction and Engineering Group. The candidate will work closely with the partners advising clients in both the public and private sector including developers, contractors, consultants, insurers and funders. Will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of work including contentious claims and insurance disputes across a range of formal dispute proceedings including mediation, adjudication, litigation and arbitration. Work closely with existing clients and also be part of the continuing efforts to the team to win new clients and business. Assisting more senior team members in the following ways: Reviewing, analysing and providing opinions on all forms of construction contracts and supporting documentation; Compilation of evidence from client papers and witness statements to analyse factual position in a dispute; Legal analysis of the client's position in light of the evidence prepared; Advising the client of the merits of their position and providing strategic advice on the most appropriate and cost effective way to bring about a resolution. Reporting regularly to clients on progress and keeping strategy under review; Drafting pleadings and submissions; Appearing in court, mediation, adjudication, expert determination, and arbitration, acting as advocate on behalf of the client; Negotiating settlements; Supporting and developing the team's marketing initiatives including drafting articles and presenting at seminars; Maintaining good financial management of cases; Assisting in the training of the team's trainee. Should have 1-2 years of pqe. Legal

The candidate should be self-motivated and driven.

This Scottish law firm offers the highest quality representation in Scotland, the UK, and other global organizations. They represent corporations, entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, and small to medium industry leaders in mergers and acquisitions, commercial property, business disputes, commercial property, banking and financial services, pensions, benefits, employment, trusts, and tax matters.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

London office of our client, a Chambers ranked law firm, is actively seeking associates to join our Property Disputes Group. The candidate will have the chance to work with all members of the cross-office team and cover the full spectrum of property disputes matters. Legal

This firm's practice areas include banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment and benefits, litigation, real estate, and tax.

Litigation - Real Estate

Full-Time

Singapore office of our client seeks litigation lawyer with 1-5 years of pqe. The candidate should preferably have Mandarin language skills. Legal

Located in Singapore, this firm has been practicing for over 15 years. This firm has six core values that make up its culture: sincerity, loyalty, endeavor, diligence, endurance, and righteousness. Lawyers of this firm are versatile as well as creative and can think outside the box. The firm has a wide variety of areas of practice to meet the needs of clients. The firm also offers a training program for future legal careers.

Full-Time

Richmond office seeks lawyer with 4-6 years of insurance related experience. The candidate will serve in the litigation department. Legal

Located in British Columbia, this firm's core areas of practice are wills and estates, employment law, business law, construction, real estate, family law, personal injury, and mediation and arbitration. This firm has been practicing for more than 40 years, and now has 6 languages spoken in-house, as well as the offer to arrange for translation into other languages if necessary. This firm has a well-earned reputation for consistently developing long-term relationships with clients. Several of the firm's lawyers appear on the British Columbia roster of trained collaborative lawyers, as they are certified mediators and arbitrators. This firm believes that the strength of the firm comes from the quality of it people, and teamwork is an important value to its employees.

Litigation - Insurance

Full-Time

Edmonton office seeks senior litigator with 7+ years of experience. The candidate should preferably have a full or partially portable client base. Legal

This Western Canada law firm has more than 130 lawyers employed for this full-service, expertise-based firm. They have been in business for nearly 100 years. One of their five offices is in Edmonton.

Litigation - General/Commercial

Full-Time

Hong Kong office of our client seeks arbitration and mediation lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experience. The candidate will assist clients in handling cross-border, PRC and Hong Kong commercial disputes through arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. Should have experience and knowledge in the relevant Arbitration rules and procedures. Legal

This firm has an office in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. This firm has attained a prominent position in providing advice on cross-border legal issues. This firm is accustomed to handling large scale and complex cross-border businesses. The culture of the firm is based on integrity and quality, mutual benefit and development, and communication and teamwork. This firm also has a goal to be the best Chinese international law firm. The firm offers a friendly but challenging working environment.

Full-Time

Hong Kong office of our client seeks senior litigation lawyer with 5+ years of pqe. The candidate should be able to handle litigation cases of the following areas independently: commerce and trade, banking, liquidation, torts, enquiries from regulatory authorities; divorce and personal injuries. Must have experience in attending court hearings and trails. Legal

This firm has an office in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. This firm has attained a prominent position in providing advice on cross-border legal issues. This firm is accustomed to handling large scale and complex cross-border businesses. The culture of the firm is based on integrity and quality, mutual benefit and development, and communication and teamwork. This firm also has a goal to be the best Chinese international law firm. The firm offers a friendly but challenging working environment.

Full-Time