Junior Associate – Dispute Resolution Department
We are currently seeking a Thai-qualified lawyer 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 in the role
- preparing legal documents, including legal advice in English as well as court and arbitration submissions;
- undertaking legal research, summarizing and reporting the results;
- advising clients in meetings;
- representing clients in court, completing court filings;
- checking or preparing translations of legal documents from Thai to English and vice versa; and
- 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;
- 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 learn, attention to detail and confidence to ask questions when uncertain; and
- playing a full part in making WFW a firm you would recommend to others to work in, respecting diversity and acting fairly and inclusively.
