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About:
With over 700 professionals, Shin & Kim is one of the largest and most resourceful law firms in Korea. The breadth and diversity of experience offered by their professionals, many of whom have worked and studied abroad, have kept the firm in the forefront of changes accruing in the global financial markets and international business environment as well as in Korea.
Their clients include Fortune 500 companies, Korean conglomerates and numerous other international and domestic companies. They represent clients in a broad range of transactions, ranging from simple acquisitions to complex litigation. Their goal is to provide results-oriented legal services to achieve the commercial objectives of their clients in an effective and cost-efficient manner.
Shin & Kim continually strives to provide high-quality services specifically tailored to our clients’ needs. They are consistently recognized by prominent international legal publications and press as one of the foremost law firms in M&A, banking & finance, antitrust, labor, projects & energy, construction, real estate, dispute resolution/litigation and international trade. Shin & Kim has been named by Chambers and Partners as Korea’s “National Law Firm of the Year” in 2014 and by Financial Times as a “standout” with the highest ranking among the Asia-Pacific headquartered law firms in the category of “Innovation in Corporate and Commercial Law” in 2015.
Role:
Foreign Attorney
Qualification:
- 2-5 years of post-qualification experience, gained at a leading law firm or arbitral institution, preferably with a focus on international arbitration, construction disputes, or complex commercial litigation
- Experience working on cross-border disputes or advising multinational clients in international matters
- Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to analyze, distill and present complex factual and legal issues with clarity and precision
- Excellent English drafting and legal research skills, with experience preparing written submissions, pleadings, or legal memoranda
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple workstreams and competing deadlines
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the conduct of international arbitration proceedings, including matters under the ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, KCAB, AAA-ICDR, LMAA and other major (and regional) arbitration rules
- Draft and review written submissions, witness statements, legal memoranda, and correspondence in complex cross-border disputes
- Support hearing preparation and advocacy, including factual analysis, legal research, and strategic input
- Advise clients on dispute strategy and risk management, particularly in relation to international commercial and investment disputes
- Work closely with partners and senior team members on high-value, multi-jurisdictional arbitration matters
- Engage in knowledge development and thought leadership, including contributing to internal know-how and external publications where appropriate
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here. Deadline for application: 23:59 Seoul time on 20 January 2026
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