Deputy Counsel

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are recruiting a Deputy Counsel to join our case management team dealing principally with cases connected to Asia and the Gulf region. The role is based at our ICC office in Singapore.

Your responsibilities involves both legal and administrative tasks, including:

• Reviewing and processing requests for arbitration and other documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitration proceedings
• Preparing agendas (memoranda) briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take;
• Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management;
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team;
• Successful applicants may also prepare notes or articles for publication and represent the Court and its Secretariat during seminars and conferences.

 What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities
  
  

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are a recently qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ relevant professional experience in international arbitration.
• Are well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and are able to work effectively in a multicultural team;
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills in English (this is mandatory).
• A good knowledge of Mandarin Chinese or Bahasa is an asset.
• A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if you can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law.

Terms and conditions
Estimated start date: As soon as possible
Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services
Location: SICAS Inc. (Singapore)
Contract type and duration: Permanent contract (CDI), full time.