The Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia) (AIAC, formerly known as KLRCA) was established in 1978 under the auspices of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) and pursuant to a Host Country Agreement with the Government of Malaysia.

The AIAC is the first regional arbitration centre established by AALCO for the provision of institutional support in the conduct of domestic and international alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings. Since the AIAC’s inception, it has grown from strength to strength – with over 900 new matters every year, it is now one of the leading ADR services providers in the region and internationally.

The AIAC Team is highly committed and motivated, constantly looking to innovate, implement and promote ADR in Malaysia, Asia and the world. The AIAC is now looking to fill positions in the Legal Services Department and invite lawyers with working ADR experience in the Asian, Australia, Americas and European regions for the position of International Case Counsel, to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Case management (arbitration, adjudication, mediation, domain name dispute resolution), including the review and due diligence of institutional, regulatory, statutory, and the legal & financial aspects of cases;
• Undertaking legal research in the fields of arbitration, adjudication, mediation, domain name dispute resolution;
• Liaising with stakeholders, regulators, external solicitors and parties as well as other operating functions and services;
• Managing knowledge and content including writing of presentation papers;
• Representing the AIAC at conferences, seminars and training;
• Assisting in outreach, networking and partnership opportunities domestically and with selected regions internationally; and
• Working on other matters, initiatives and programmes as may be assigned.

Qualifications for Case Counsel Position

• Advanced university degree (LL.M. or equivalent) with a specialization in ADR;
• Minimum 3 years of PQE with experience related to ADR in the Australia, Americas and European regions;
• Fluent in English and Malay (oral, aural and written);
• Other official languages: French, Spanish, Italian or German will be an added advantage;
• Drafting skills and command over writing, drafting and editing articles to be published;
• Multitasking skills;
• A confident and mature disposition; and
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills.

Qualifications for International Case Counsel Position

• Advanced university degree (LL.M. or equivalent) with a specialization in ADR;
• Minimum 3 years of PQE with experience related to ADR in Australia, Americas and European regions;
• Fluent in English (oral, aural and written);
• Other official languages: French, Spanish, Italian or German will be an added advantage;
• Drafting skills and command over writing, drafting and editing articles to be published;
• Multitasking skills;
• A confident and mature disposition; and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.