Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The ‘family-like’ atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together – building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.
Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities – all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.
Job Description
Conduct research into industry standards, practices, and developments in dispute resolution processes and policies
Articulate findings and analysis, and produce highest-quality academic and non-academic publications and products, including organizing and participating in events, trainings and workshops
Liaise with industry leaders and experts and partner/counterpart organisations
Lead and/or assist with editing, formatting, cite-checking, and revision processes
Oversee short-term interns or student research assistants
Liaise with Centre Manager to draw up necessary event budgets, execute vendor agreements, and ensure standard operating procedure compliance
Other administrative or operational duties as necessary
Qualifications
Post-doctorate, or post-graduate degree (LLM or JD) in law. Background in international dispute resolution, mediation, trade law, investment law, comparative law or Asian studies is a plus
Essential Requirements:
Fluent (written and spoken) in Mandarin or another major Asian language
Passion or interest for the international dispute resolution field
Proven writing ability of the highest calibre; journal publication is a plus
Advanced legal research skills, familiarity with major databases
Detail-oriented; passionate about quality
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with academic, government, legal profession and private sector stakeholders
Great attitude and open-minded
Comfortable working occasional odd hours
Desirable Requirements
Team player and problem-solver with a can-do attitude; ability to multi-task efficiently; comfortable taking initiative and working with minimal oversight
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