About The Role
Clyde & Co is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated Associate (3-5PQE) lawyer to join our leading Disputes and Insurance practice in Bangkok.
The opportunity has arisen because of firm growth in Thailand and will involve working with Partner Robert Tang, recognised as a leading individual in Insurance and Disputes in Thailand over consecutive years.
As part of this team, you will work on high-profile insurance law matters with exposure to large scale, complex, high value, multi-party, and multi-jurisdiction litigation for both local and international clients. Our team is growing, and we're looking for someone eager to learn, contribute, and build their expertise in a supportive, close-knit global law firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Based in Bangkok and qualified to practice in Thailand.
- Supporting the team on complex insurance and commercial disputes involving Thai court proceedings and cross-border elements.
- Assisting with the preparation of pleadings, submissions, legal research, correspondence and other dispute-related documentation.
- Supporting Thai court proceedings including preparation of filings, coordination of evidence and assisting with hearings and trials.
- Assisting with matters involving international arbitration and multi-jurisdictional disputes, including coordination with foreign counsel where required.
- Conducting legal research and preparing draft memoranda, advice and internal analysis.
- Assisting with the preparation of evidence, witness materials and case chronologies.
- Supporting senior lawyers in case management and the progression of disputes.
- Contributing to client updates, internal know-how and legal briefings where appropriate.
Candidate Profile And Experience
- Approximately 3–5 years post qualification experience practicing law in Thailand.
- Qualified to practice law in Thailand with strong academic credentials.
- Experience in commercial litigation before Thai courts, including drafting pleadings and supporting hearings.
- Exposure to complex disputes or matters involving international parties is desirable.
- Experience in insurance disputes would be advantageous but is not required.
- Prior experience in a reputable Thai or international law firm is preferred.
- Thai language fluency is required. Strong written and spoken English sufficient to work with international clients and colleagues is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
- Clear and precise drafting ability in Thai, with the capacity to contribute to English language workstreams.
- Professional, reliable and motivated to develop within a high performing disputes practice.
The Firm
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.
Our Commitment
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.
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