Dispute Resolution Associate (2-5 PQE)
Ethos BeathChapman
Hong Kong
Full time
Permanent
On-site
Competitive
About the job
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
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
- 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 or communicate on Mandarin-language matters.