Job Description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The firm is seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Associate to join its Dispute Resolution Department. This role is suited for a lawyer who can independently manage complex disputes, provide strategic legal advice to clients, and play a key role in supervising junior lawyers while working closely with Partners/Directors on high-value and cross-border matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and handle dispute resolution matters from inception through resolution, including litigation, arbitration, mediation, and enforcement proceedings.
• Take primary responsibility for complex cases, including strategy development, case planning, and execution.
• Identify legal risks and propose practical, commercially sound dispute resolution strategies to clients.
• Provide clear, strategic, and solution-oriented legal advice to local and international clients on dispute resolution issues.
• Analyze complex factual and legal issues, assess litigation risks, and advise on dispute avoidance and settlement strategies.
• Draft, review, and finalize high-quality legal documents, including statements of claim/defense, motions, submissions, legal opinions, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure all legal documents comply with applicable laws, procedural rules, and professional standards.
• Represent clients in hearings, meetings, negotiations, and proceedings before courts, tribunals, and relevant authorities when required.
• Proactively update clients on case progress, developments, and strategic considerations.
• Demonstrate strong commercial awareness and client-focused mindset.
• Support Partners/Directors in business development initiatives, including client pitches, proposals, and thought leadership.
• Contribute to identifying and developing new business opportunities and strengthening client relationships.
• Participate in internal training, external seminars, and professional development activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior associates and trainees.
• Contribute to team knowledge-sharing, training, and best practices.
• Assist with other assignments as required by Management from time to time.

Qualifications:

This opportunity would suit a diligent and career-focused lawyer who wants to deal with a high-quality caseload for global clients. In addition to having enough practical experience to sufficiently carry out the foregoing key responsibilities, you must have:

• A Vietnam lawyer license.
• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in dispute resolution. Lawyers with experience in more than one jurisdiction will be accorded preference.
• Fluency in English and excellent English writing skills.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, communication, and research skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Strong commitment to client service.
• Proven record of success in identifying and capturing new business opportunities in the legal field.
• Ability to handle cases independently from beginning until completion.
• Strong case, client, and team management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Ability to work remotely as you will have opportunities to be seconded to offices of the firms clients when needed.

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