Dispute Resolution Associate (2-5 PQE)

Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong Date Published: 27-Aug-2026 Salary: A leading international law firm is seeking Dispute Resolution Associates to join its highly regarded shipping and international arbitration team in Hong Kong. This is an opportunity to work alongside a market-leading team of partners advising on high-value, cross-border disputes across the maritime, energy, and trade sectors. About the Role This is a Hong Kong-based position within the firm's Dispute Resolution practice, working under partners with deep experience across international arbitration, ship arrest and vessel enforcement, charterparty and bill of lading disputes, P&I and marine insurance matters, trade and commodity finance disputes, and energy transition/decarbonisation work. The team acts for shipowners, P&I Clubs, banks, oil majors, and corporates across Greater China, Japan, and Southeast Asia, and regularly runs multi-jurisdictional arbitrations and enforcement actions. Key Responsibilities • Support partners on complex, high-value disputes and international arbitrations • Work across contentious shipping matters - charterparties, bills of lading, sale and purchase, and vessel enforcement • Assist on cross-border commercial and trade finance disputes • Draft pleadings, submissions, and advice across a range of contentious matters • Liaise directly with clients including shipowners, financial institutions, and corporates Candidate Requirements • 2 to 5 years PQE in commercial litigation, arbitration, or dispute resolution • Qualified in England & Wales, Hong Kong, or an equivalent common law jurisdiction • Strong drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills • Shipping/maritime disputes experience is a plus - but the firm is genuinely open to strong generalist disputes lawyers looking to pivot into shipping • Mandarin language ability would be an advantage, given the role's interaction with Mandarin-speaking clients and potential need to review o