Associate, Disputes at Herbert Smith Freehills

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Arbitration, Legal Advice, Client Relationship Management, Legal Project Management, Fluent English, Fluent Mandarin, Technical Excellence, Cross Border Matters, Collegiate Environment, Strategic Legal Advice, Professional Development, Team Collaboration, Diversity and Inclusion, Commercial Focus

Industry

Law Practice

Description

The Opportunity Our Dispute Resolution group provides a comprehensive service for Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer's clients including the world's leading corporates and investment banks, governments and high-profile individuals. We offer solutions to clients involved in disputes which are practical, competitive and commercially focused, drawing on our exceptional legal knowledge and in-depth industry sector experience. The Opportunity We are seeking a Hong Kong Qualified Associate to join our market-leading Hong Kong Dispute Resolution team in Hong Kong (Tier 1- Legal 500, Band 1 – Chambers & Partners, with ranked and leading partners), the premier choice for Asian and international corporates, listed companies, investment banks, funds and high-profile individuals and families. This is an exciting opportunity to work with high-calibre partners and senior lawyers in a collegiate environment. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of cross border matters, including litigation and arbitration. We can provide and support opportunities to work in a global team of highly ambitious and collaborative lawyers in advising our clients in every industry sector, ranging from multinational corporations and major financial institutions through to governments, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and emerging tech companies. We also provide exposure to our international network and support personal and professional development. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong technical excellence and experience in involving a diverse portfolio of disputes matters from an international private practice environment. Providing and tailoring robust, strategic legal advice to clients to ensure that their needs and objectives in contentious matters are met efficiently and professionally. 3-4 years' post qualification experience within a Disputes Practice. Hong Kong qualified lawyer. An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and legal project management expertise. An excellent client manner and success in developing strong relationships with both colleagues and clients. A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team. Fluent written and spoken English and Mandarin skills. Team Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Hong Kong Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing strategic legal advice to clients in various disputes matters, including litigation and arbitration. The associate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.