Job Introduction

As part of ongoing expansion of our global offering to clients across insurance, shipping, international trade, and commodities, we are recruiting a Shipping, Trade and Commodities Associate to join the recently opened Hong Kong office of our Association firm, CK Lee & Co.

Our Shipping, Trade & Commodities practice supports stakeholders across the global maritime ecosystem. The team’s practice spans both contentious and transactional matters, including charterparty agreements, bills of lading, cargo claims, shipbuilding contracts, salvage, collisions, and multi-jurisdictional arbitration. Our clients range from shipowners, charterers, and cargo interests to P&I clubs, brokers, and insurers. Leveraging Hong Kong’s position as a premier international maritime hub, we work closely with colleagues worldwide to deliver commercially driven solutions on complex shipping matters.

We are looking to recruit a 3-5+ PQE qualified lawyer to join the team and support our drive to become the go-to Shipping, Trade and Commodities firm in the region. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and client interactions, working closely with senior lawyers in an environment that provides a large degree of autonomy and an excellent work/life balance.

Role Responsibility

• Managing caseload and/or supporting Partners and colleagues on larger complex shipping, trade and commodities disputes.
• Analysing and applying legal principles and facts to derive technically-sound, commercial strategies for complex cases.
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, reports and litigation documents.
• Maintaining caseload in good organisational shape and in accordance with client quality and service level agreements.
• Developing an understanding of the client's and our wider business, and how the two fit together.
• Demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Assisting the Partners in business development.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3-5+ PQE qualified lawyer (Hong Kong) with experience in dry shipping and international trade disputes (experience with wet shipping / admiralty would be advantageous).
• Fluency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Proven track record of academic excellence (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent).
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Has a strong desire to learn and proactively seeks out opportunities to expand skills.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office in particular Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Capable of analysing and applying legal principles to a complex factual scenario, with a view to achieving a commercial resolution for the client.
• Exhibits quick responsiveness and ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients and colleagues on day-to-day issues.
• The ability to think and act quickly under pressure for clients who find themselves in crisis.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing competing deadlines.
• Team-oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
• Eager to take part in business development opportunities to support the firm’s growth.

About The Association

CK Lee & Co and DAC Beachcroft have formed a strategic Association to provide enhanced legal services across Hong Kong and beyond. This Association, approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong, integrates CK Lee & Co’s deep local expertise with DAC Beachcroft’s extensive international reach, ensuring you receive market-leading advice in the insurance and shipping sectors.

DAC Beachcroft is an international law firm with more than 3,000 professionals. As a broad-based commercial firm, DAC Beachcroft serves a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance, financial services, technology, property and real estate, healthcare, and energy.

Through this Association, we are uniquely positioned to meet our clients' evolving and diverse needs throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Our combined expertise ensures that we provide a robust and responsive approach to the dynamic legal challenges our clients face.

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