Mid-Level Associate – Dispute Resolution Department
Our Bangkok office is currently recruiting for a Thai-qualified lawyer with at least 4 years of work experience in dispute resolution motivated to work in the leading dispute resolution practice in Thailand advising Thai and international clients on commercial disputes with an international element.
This role involves assisting with litigation in Thai courts, international arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution. The joiner will work in teams with Thai and international lawyers. The work will predominantly be completed in the English language.
Key activities
- Preparing legal documents, including legal advice in English as well as court and arbitration submissions.
- Advising clients in meetings.
- Representing clients in court, completing court filings.
- Assisting with managing cases.
- Supervising junior colleagues.
- Participating in devising case strategy.
- Undertaking legal research, summarizing and reporting the results.
- Collaborating closely with Thai and international lawyers across the WFW office network.
Required experience, skills and personal attributes
- Thai law degree with strong academic results.
- Thai lawyer’s license.
- At least 4 years of work experience in dispute resolution.
- Excellent Thai and English language skills, both written and oral, are essential.
- Enthusiasm to work on cases with an international element and collaborate with international colleagues and clients.
- Willingness to develop professionally, attention to detail and confidence.
- Playing a full part in making WFW a firm you would recommend to others to work in, respecting diversity and acting fairly and inclusively.