International Arbitration – Singapore

Job Summary

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Gibson Dunn’s International Arbitration practice in Asia at the start of a significant build. We are looking to hire a Senior Associate or Of Counsel, and Associates at the 2–6 PQE level.

You will act on high-value, complex international arbitrations across the region and globally, including commercial and construction disputes under all the major arbitral rules, and investment treaty arbitrations for both investors and states.

This is a rare opportunity for an entrepreneurial lawyer to help shape a new team from the ground up. Business development forms an integral part of these roles, and you will be expected to play an active part in building the practice’s profile in the market, including through client development, conferences and events.

The Senior Associate / Of Counsel will take a leading role on matters, working closely with the partner leading the practice, and will play a central part in growing the team. The Associates will have early responsibility, direct client contact and significant partner exposure as the team is built.

The team will work closely with the firm’s global International Arbitration Practice Group, and with colleagues across the firm’s offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the US.

Role Requirements

The successful candidates will:

• Be qualified in a common law jurisdiction
• Have an outstanding academic record, including strong law school grades
• Have a track record on complex, high-value international arbitrations (or complex commercial litigation) that demonstrates real technical depth
• Be genuinely motivated by the opportunity to be part of a new team, with the energy and appetite to help build a practice, including through business development and market presence
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, drafting and advocacy skills

For the Senior Associate / Counsel role, proficiency in a regional language, such as Japanese, Korean or Mandarin, would be helpful.

We welcome applications from candidates in other markets, including London, New York, Australia and Hong Kong, who are looking to relocate to Singapore.

Why Gibson Dunn

Gibson Dunn is a US firm with a global office presence. We have 23 offices in the US, UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia, combining technical excellence with a reputation for the very highest quality work for market-leading clients. With a powerhouse litigation department and cross-border transactional practices, we are a full-service global firm. We are the go-to firm for global high-end legal work where the financial and reputational risks are at their highest.

Our low leverage model allows greater early experience and exposure to clients and interesting aspects of the work. Supported by our professional development department, associates enjoy tailored programmes including retreats, mentoring, department boot camps and career coaching. We offer 1 for 1 billable credit for pro bono work, continuing our long-standing and valued tradition of service to the community.

We are committed to diversity and believe that varied perspectives fuel innovation and success.

We are seeking the best and the brightest to join our high-achieving, diverse community. If you have intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the law, we invite you to apply.

Location:

Singapore

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.