Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution
To provide technically sound legal advice on a range of issues, whilst building and maintaining productive relationships with clients and intermediaries Department Dispute Resolution Employment Type Permanent Location Hong Kong
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on cross-border commercial litigation, shareholders’ disputes and contentious insolvency
Support partners by providing technically sound legal advice directly to clients
Deliver chargeable hour's budget
Manage "work in progress and debt" in accordance with business standards
Contribute to producing fee estimates and quotations
Ensure clients are fully informed as to the fees and disbursements that will be incurred on each matter and provide updates as required
Understand the full range of services offered by Ogier and seek opportunities to develop new client work
Deliver excellent client service at all times
Coach and develop, in conjunction with seniors, the development of juniors
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
4 years or above post qualification experience in dispute resolution or litigation
Experience from a relevant law firm environment
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Presents effective arguments to influence others and achieve negotiated solutions
Demonstrates commercial awareness and understands the impact of decisions and actions on the business
Fluent spoken English and Mandarin is preferred but not an absolute for the right candidate
Excellent academics