Senior Associate, Disputes

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.

We are where you need us to be. We are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.

We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we're focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.

Your goals. Our ambition.

The Opportunity

Job Description

Our litigation team advises on all types of complex, large-scale commercial disputes and is the first port of call for clients with significant litigious problems. Through collaborating with other practice areas, we provide a unique full-service offering to clients. Our depth of expertise and diversity across a range of sectors and industries enables us to have a good understanding of issues that our clients may face. We provide specialist advice across industries, and offer commercially focused and practical solutions for complex disputes affecting our clients’ interests across industries, geographic locations and jurisdictions, including cross-border matters at the intersection of domestic and international legal orders.

We are seeking a senior Hong Kong qualified litigation lawyer to join our market-leading Hong Kong Dispute Resolution team (Tier 1- Legal 500, Band 1 – Chambers & Partners, with ranked and leading partners). This role will be based in our Hong Kong office.

The Senior Associate will work closely with our litigation partners, Jojo Fan, Rachael Shek, Paul Quinn and Truman Mak as well as senior lawyers across the HSF network. Responsibilities include working effectively with partners, managing and motivating a team, and developing strong client relationships. 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 leading and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial litigation 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.
• Working with partners on complex and high stakes litigation at all stages of court proceedings.
• 6-8 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.