eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre Limited is currently recruiting Counsel and Deputy Counsel for its case management team.

Counsel

As Counsel, your main responsibilities and tasks include:

• administering cases actively, which includes organising and completing necessary documentation in the process of case administration, managing proceedings, organising case files, drafting and reviewing communications, liaising with parties, neutrals, arbitrators, mediators, etc, and monitoring the financial aspects of cases
• reporting to the Secretary General and addressing any issues that arise
• ensuring proper application of the relevant rules in each case
• preparing documents relating to cases for eBRAM Committees’ decision
• reviewing draft awards
• moderating and assisting, or supervising the moderation and assistance to parties, neutrals, arbitrators, mediators during hearings / mediation sessions
• proactively determining users’ needs to ensure an overall positive experience
• providing internal and external training in collaboration with other eBRAM colleagues
• supervising the handling of, or otherwise handling the subscriptions to the eBRAM Hong Kong Legal Cloud
• supervising the handling of, or otherwise handling the panel lists and panel applications
• liaising with IT team on providing IT support to users
• reviewing and testing ODR platforms
• providing feedback to IT team on ODR Platform usage
• contributing to the development of the robustness and user-friendliness of the ODR Platform
• any additional responsibilities assigned by the CEO / Secretary General from time to time

Ideal candidates should have:

• a law degree in international arbitration, international law, dispute resolution and/or international commercial law,
• a legal qualification (bar or solicitor admission), with minimum of 4 PQE,
• an organised approach to work,
• reasonable computer literacy and usage of office productivity applications,
• be able to work well in a team, manage a team and also work independently,
• excellent drafting and communication skills in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), and
• overall excellent command of English and Chinese (knowledge of an additional language is an advantage).

 

How to apply? Interested applicants are invited to send their application by email to hr@ebram.org and should include:

• a short curriculum vitae, and
• a cover letter

Proposed start date: June 2024

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2024

Deputy Counsel

As Deputy Counsel, you will assist the Counsel in the administration of cases. Your main responsibilities and tasks include:

• administering cases actively, which includes organising and completing necessary documentation in the process of case administration, managing proceedings, organising case files, drafting communications, liaising with parties, neutrals, arbitrators, mediators, etc, and monitoring the financial aspects of cases
• reporting to Counsel on any issues that arise
• ensuring proper application of the relevant rules in each case under Counsel's supervision
• preparing internal documents such as case and issue summaries
• moderating and assisting parties, neutrals, arbitrators, mediators during hearings / mediation sessions
• proactively determining users’ needs to ensure an overall positive experience
• assisting Counsel with providing internal and external training in collaboration with other eBRAM colleagues
• handling subscriptions to the eBRAM Hong Kong Legal Cloud
• managing panel lists and handling panel applications
• liaising with IT team on providing IT support to users
• any additional responsibilities assigned by Counsel or the CEO / Secretary General from time to time

Ideal candidates should have:

• a law degree with relevant experience in international arbitration, international law, dispute resolution and/or international commercial law,
• reasonable computer literacy and usage of office productivity applications,
• excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), and
• the ability to work well in a team and under supervision.

How to apply? Interested applicants are invited to send their application by email to hr@ebram.org and should include:

• a short curriculum vitae, and
• a cover letter

Proposed start date: June 2024

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2024

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eBRAM tasks itself to elevate Hong Kong’s arbitration and mediation services and build capacity to meet the rapidly expanding demand for dispute resolution services across borders by utilizing innovative technologies to enable the city to become a LawTech center and hub for international business dispute avoidance and resolution, in collaboration with global organizations and participating economies such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Belt-and-Road countries and beyond.

eBRAM has developed its platform leveraging the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud. Cybersecurity and data privacy are our top priorities to ensure the protection of information in the eBRAM platform and communications.

Excellent opportunity to work within an expending LawTech service organization, in an office environment with an open and friendly culture, and in a role with competitive salary and benefits. Interested parties please apply with cover letter, full resume stating availability, current and expected salary by sending an email to hr@ebram.org.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence by authorized personnel and will be used only for recruitment related purposes. Applications who do not hear from us within 6 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed after 6 months.