A well-established Singapore law firm is seeking a Senior Disputes Lawyer with over 8 years of PQE in commercial litigation and arbitration. The role offers a competitive salary of SGD 99,999 and provides a stable platform with quality work, strong infrastructure, and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will be Singapore-qualified and possess a robust background in dispute resolution. Interested applicants are advised to contact claire@2nats.com and quote CL-OC-13.
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[This job id 19488 first appeared in Job-Q.com on 12 Jul 2026]
Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com and please quote CL-OC-13 (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)
Job Description
A well-established Singapore law firm is looking to hire a senior disputes lawyer to join its team. This opportunity is suited for a Singapore-qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE and a strong background in commercial litigation and arbitration, who is looking for a stable platform with quality work, strong infrastructure, and room to grow over time.
This role is ideal for someone who wants to focus on good contentious work within a supportive set-up. A following is not required for this hire. At the same time, for lawyers who are interested in gradually building client relationships or developing their own practice over time, there is scope to do so on the right platform. The team is open to considering candidates above 8 PQE with no fixed upper limit on seniority.
Key Responsibilities
Handle a mix of commercial litigation and arbitration matters
Manage disputes across the full lifecycle, from early assessment and strategy through to hearings, trial or arbitration preparation, settlement, and enforcement
Draft and review pleadings, affidavits, submissions, witness statements, correspondence, and related contentious documentation
Advise clients on legal risk, dispute strategy, and practical resolution options
Work closely with clients, witnesses, experts, and external stakeholders across ongoing matters
Appear in court and support arbitration proceedings where required
Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to overall matter management within the team
Requirements
Singapore-qualified lawyer
At least 8 years’ PQE, with a clear focus on commercial disputes
Strong experience in litigation and arbitration
Able to run matters with a good degree of independence
Strong drafting skills, sound judgement, and a commercially sensible approach to disputes
Comfortable in a client-facing role and able to build trust with stakeholders
Prior experience guiding juniors or taking on team leadership responsibilities would be useful
How to Apply
Interested applicants do reach out via email to claire@2nats.com and please quote CL-OC-13 (do not only apply through this job portal, TQ!)
Claire Lin Xiuxin | EA Licence No.: R1103711
Co-Founder | 2Nats (Nat & Nat Search Pte Ltd | EA: 26C3281)
WhatsApp (msg only): +65 88921316 | Email: claire@2nats.com
Website: https://2nats.com/ | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clairelinxx/
Please quote: CL-OC-13
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