Senior Associate (6-8PQE) - Insurance & Commercial Disputes at CLYDE CO US LLP

Bangkok, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Strategy, Pleadings Drafting, Evidence Management, Thai Court Proceedings, Insurance Coverage Disputes, Financial Lines Claims, Commercial Litigation, Cross-Border Disputes, International Arbitration, Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation, Client Communication, Business Development, Supervision, Legal Advice Drafting, Thai Language Fluency, English Proficiency

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Key responsibilities Based in Bangkok and qualified to practice in Thailand. Acting as a senior member of the disputes team with responsibility for the day-to-day management of complex insurance and commercial disputes. Leading the conduct of Thai court proceedings including developing case strategy with partners, preparing and settling pleadings, managing evidence and attending hearings and trials. Advising international insurers, corporates and financial institutions on contentious matters including insurance coverage disputes, financial lines claims and other commercial litigation. Managing disputes involving cross-border elements, including coordination of international arbitration and multi-jurisdictional litigation with foreign counsel. Taking responsibility for the organisation and progress of matters, including supervising associates and ensuring workstreams are delivered to a high standard. Preparing clear, precise and commercially focused legal advice, pleadings and correspondence in Thai and English. Managing day-to-day client communications and maintaining strong working relationships with clients. Supporting business development initiatives including client briefings, legal updates and participation in client and industry events. Contributing to the development of junior lawyers within the team. Candidate profile and experience 6–8 years’ post qualification experience practicing law in Thailand. Qualified to practice law in Thailand with strong academic credentials. Significant experience in commercial litigation before Thai courts including managing procedural steps, drafting key pleadings and attending hearings. Demonstrated ability to manage disputes and take responsibility for case progress with limited supervision. Experience assisting with complex disputes involving international parties, including arbitration or multi-jurisdictional litigation, is highly desirable. Experience acting on insurance disputes or advising insurers is preferred but not essential. Prior experience in a reputable Thai or international law firm is preferred. Thai language fluency is required. Strong written and spoken English sufficient to work with international clients and colleagues is highly desirable. Strong analytical ability, sound judgment and the confidence to lead workstreams and supervise junior lawyers. Clear and precise drafting ability in Thai with the capacity to contribute to English language workstreams. 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Responsibilities

The role involves acting as a senior member of the disputes team in Bangkok, managing complex insurance and commercial disputes, and leading the conduct of Thai court proceedings. Responsibilities include advising international clients on contentious matters, managing cross-border disputes, and supervising junior associates.