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GENERAL COUNSEL, MANUFACTURING (15-18 PQE)
 Job No: 43693
  • First General Counsel to set up the legal function within a multi billion dollar company
  • UK/ Singapore qualified lawyer with no less than 15 years of experience
  • Demonstrated experience in advising senior board management on complex commercial matters and ability to develop strong working relationships with executives across the organization
  • Have varied cross-border/ multi-jurisdictional transactional experience (including M&A transactions, private-equity deals, debt issues, loans)
  • Prior experience working with manufacturing industry an advantage
SENIOR M&A COUNSEL, US MNC (8+ PQE)
 Job No: 43692
  • SG/ UK/ US qualified M&A lawyer with no less than 8 years experience to join specialist inhouse team to support M&A, divestitures and joint ventures for the APAC region
  • Cross border transaction experience and track record in managing multiple transactions effectively
  • Ability to lead cross functional teams, engage with and influence senior levels of the organisation
  • Some M&A experience in the PRC would be ideal
  • This role is ideal for private practice lawyers looking to transition into an exciting, deal focused inhouse role
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, TOP-TIER LAW FIRM (7+ PQE)
 Job No: 43689
  • Responsible for the overall development and execution of knowledge management (KM) strategy in the firm, across all practice areas
  • Pre-requisites – LL.B from a reputable university, and minimum of 7 years’ KM experience at a senior level, ideally in legal and professional services
  • You must have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and influence
LEAD DISPUTES COUNSEL – AP, ME AND EUROPE, OIL & GAS (8+ PQE)
 Job No: 43684
  • Leading O&G company looking for a 8+ year PQE disputes lawyer
  • Manage in country and cross border claims, investigations, litigation and arbitration for the AP, ME and Europe regions
  • Common law qualification and international experience preferred
  • Ability to assess and articulate nuanced risks to senior management
  • Creative problem solver who is able to think laterally
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, FRANCHISE APAC, PAYMENTS
 Job No: 43686
  • Lead regional efforts to develop and implement new strategies to retain and grow customer base
  • Anticipate business risks, while enabling execution of strategy with creative problem solving
  • Define standards, requirements and outcomes and alignment to these to preserve brand integrity (including fraud management)
  • Anticipate changes to the business and regulatory landscape and translate these into commercial strategies
  • Ability to influence senior management and business partners and represent the company with regulators and industry stakeholders
INVESTMENT COUNSEL, MARKET DISRUPTOR (8+ PQE)
 Job No: 43679
  • A market disruptor seeks a 8+PQE lawyer with cross-border M&A/ venture capital/ private equity transaction experience
  • To lead and manage the legal matters relating to corporate finance and M&A deals and work closely with investors and partners
  • Good business acumen with strong problem solving and analytical skills required
  • You should be an adept negotiator, resourceful and tenacious
LEGAL COUNSEL, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT COMPANY (5-10 PQE)
 Job No: 43680
  • First Counsel based in their Singapore office, reporting to the General Counsel in Brussels
  • Experience in M&A or PE gained at a top law firm or large company that is active in Singapore or the region
  • Supporting company’s investment activities, M&A and fund regulation
  • Team player with good analytical skills
  • Some knowledge of French or Mandarin will be an advantage
IP BUSINESS AGENT, NYSE-LISTED US COMPANY (8 YEARS EXPERIENCE)
 Job No: 43663
  • Degree in Electronic or Electrical engineering
  • 8+ years’ experience in the IP field
  • To analyze business, technical and competitive information to formulate creative strategies for identified intellectual property and technology licensing programs
  • Mandarin required as close interaction is expected with the China and Taiwan team
M&A LAWYER, FLA FIRM (10+ PQE)
 Job No: 43671
  • Singapore-qualified with at least 8 PQE
  • Solid prior private practice experience at a leading firm
  • Candidates who have moved inhouse but looking to return to practice will be considered
  • Genuinely collegiate firm with collaborative environment and strong pipeline of quality work
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGER, WEALTH MANAGEMENT (6-8 PQE)
 Job No: 43664
  • Seeking a 6-8 PQE lawyer to support the business
  • To provide legal and regulatory advice as well as work closely with business teams on wealth management and tax structuring
  • Insurance, wealth management and/or private banking experience would be most relevant
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
 Job No: 43660
  • US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
  • Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
  • Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, IT (10+ PQE)
 Job No: 43605
  • At least 10 PQE with several years in private practice with a good law firm specialising in IT/IP
  • Must possess maturity, energy, business acumen and an innovation mindset
  • Willing to undertake occasional travel
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
 Job No: 43621
  • FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
  • Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
  • Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management
LEGAL COUNSEL, INVESTMENT FIRM (13+ PQE)
 Job No: 43378
  • High calibre candidate with corporate finance or M&A experience gained at a leading law firm
  • Ideally with some prior inhouse experience
  • To advise on investments globally
  • Opportunity to work with a top tier legal and investment team
  • Solid career development and progression potential
  • Singapore Citizens only

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DATA PRIVACY COUNSEL, TECHNOLOGY/ FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY (6+ PQE)
 Job No: 43688
  • Technology company seeks a 6+ PQE privacy & data protection counsel
  • Maintain and enhance a robust privacy and data protection programme across the APMEA region
  • A background in financial services would be an advantage
  • High level of engagement with internal stakeholders and creative approach to problem solving
LEGAL COUNSEL, EUROPEAN INVESTMENT COMPANY (5-10 PQE)
 Job No: 43680
  • First Counsel based in their Singapore office, reporting to the General Counsel in Brussels
  • Experience in M&A or PE gained at a top law firm or large company that is active in Singapore or the region
  • Supporting company’s investment activities, M&A and fund regulation
  • Team player with good analytical skills
  • Some knowledge of French or Mandarin will be an advantage
LEGAL EXECUTIVE, IT (3-5 PQE)
 Job No: 43604
  • Corporate commercial experience; good contract review/ drafting/ negotiation skills
  • To work closely with sales/marketing teams
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well under time pressure
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
 Job No: 43667
  • Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
  • Business support role working closely with C suite level
  • Regional travel
  • Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, AVIATION (5-8 PQE)
 Job No: 43673
  • 5-8 PQE generalist role which will be part of a strong legal team supporting a wide range of activities
  • Open to candidates from a disputes background looking to transition to a corporate role
  • Must be called to the Singapore bar
COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE, HEDGE FUND (5-7 PQE)
 Job No: 43669
  • An Asian hedge fund, is looking for a 5-7 PQE compliance associate
  • You should be familiar with regulatory/compliance issues relating to a hedge fund, and specifically for equity and credit derivatives
  • Experience in a securities driven compliance environment on the buy-side would be highly favoured
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEDGE FUND (5-7 PQE)
 Job No: 43668
  • A multi-strategy Asia-focused hedge fund is looking for 5-7 PQE lawyer
  • You should be well-versed in ISDA master and equity derivatives documentation with some familiarity in prime brokerage, stock loan and repo agreements
  • This role would suit someone who is commercially-minded and has an interest in investment side of the business
LEGAL, COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY MANAGER, WEALTH MANAGEMENT (6-8 PQE)
 Job No: 43664
  • Seeking a 6-8 PQE lawyer to support the business
  • To provide legal and regulatory advice as well as work closely with business teams on wealth management and tax structuring
  • Insurance, wealth management and/or private banking experience would be most relevant
LEGAL COUNSEL, FINTECH/ CYPTOCURRENCY (3-5 PQE)
 Job No: 43656/57
  • To partner business teams to expand and scale in new markets globally
  • Superb opportunity to keep pace with how cutting edge technology products interact with new laws and regulations in various jurisdictions
  • Background in general contract law, intellectual property, data privacy ideal
  • At least 3-5 years’ work experience at top-tier law firms in the U.S., Singapore or Hong Kong and/or with a technology-focused company
  • Interest in blockchain and cyptocurrency would be highly advantageous
SENIOR COUNSEL, PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION (5+ PQE)
 Job No: 43660
  • US MNC seeks a common law qualified lawyer of no less than 5 PQE with an interest/familiarity with data privacy issues
  • Candidates should have a degree/diploma in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics or a similar related field, as he/she will be working with the product development team to understand complex analytical model development and application processes
  • Experience with financial services industry and payment processing would be an advantage
CONTRACTS MANAGER, TRAVEL SERVICES (4-6 PQE)
 Job No: 43655
  • An expanding legal team seeking a contracts manager (4-6 PQE)
  • To handle contracts as well as licensing requirements for new markets and products
  • Fast-paced environment, working with innovative ideas in this disruptive market
  • Client is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/ DIRECTOR, PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT (5+ PQE)
 Job No: 43574
  • To assist with the management of disciplinary matters
  • You should have an LL.B from a reputable university and at least 3 years’ of legal practice experience (preferably in litigation) in Singapore
  • Key to this hire – excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong people management skills and high EQ
COMMERCIAL LEGAL MANAGER, LNG/ENERGY (5+ PQE)
 Job No: 43629
  • Singapore/ UK/ US qualification required
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in LNG (preferred), oil & gas or commodities
  • Experience in SPA, derivatives transactions and LNG vessel time charter parties is an advantage
CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES PARTNER, FLA
 Job No: 43621
  • FLA firm has a strategic need to hire a construction disputes partner
  • Rare opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to develop a practice in a well known, established name
  • Collegiate culture, open communication and supportive management

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ROLE (3+ PQE)
 Job No: 43678
  • A recognized bachelor’s law degree from a reputable university is required
  • Responsibilities include preparing written papers and reports on legal topics, including trends in the legal profession and hot topics like legal artificial intelligence and legal technology
  • You should have a keen interest in research work, strong legal analytical skills with the ability to assimilate and evaluate new or complex information
LEGAL MANAGER, HOSPITALITY (3+ PQE)
 Job No: 43676
  • Looking for a paralegal with at least 3+ years of experience
  • Prior experience in handling debt collection matters a must have
  • Standalone role
  • Opportunity to develop in a fast paced environment
  • The candidate must be commercially savvy and possess a positive attitude
LEGAL EXECUTIVE, IT (3-5 PQE)
 Job No: 43604
  • Corporate commercial experience; good contract review/ drafting/ negotiation skills
  • To work closely with sales/marketing teams
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work well under time pressure
SENIOR ANALYST, FOOD MANUFACTURER (2-6 PQE)
 Job No: 43667
  • Law degree with 2-6 PQE, admission to the bar not essential
  • Business support role working closely with C suite level
  • Regional travel
  • Self starter who will thrive in a fast paced environment
LEGAL COUNSEL, FINTECH/ CYPTOCURRENCY (3-5 PQE)
 Job No: 43656/57
  • To partner business teams to expand and scale in new markets globally
  • Superb opportunity to keep pace with how cutting edge technology products interact with new laws and regulations in various jurisdictions
  • Background in general contract law, intellectual property, data privacy ideal
  • At least 3-5 years’ work experience at top-tier law firms in the U.S., Singapore or Hong Kong and/or with a technology-focused company
  • Interest in blockchain and cyptocurrency would be highly advantageous
PATENT ATTORNEY/ TRAINEE (NQ-4 PQE)
 Job No: 43618
  • Specialist intellectual property law firm
  • Looking to hire a Singapore registered patent attorney or trainee
  • Electrical/electronics engineering background preferred
  • Newly created role

M&A ASSOCIATE, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM (4+ PQE)
 Job No: 43548

  • UK/Australian/NZ qualified lawyer
  • At least 3 years’ private M&A experience with top law firms
  • Will work on cross-border transactions across several jurisdictions in Asia including Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam

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SENIOR GROUP COUNSEL, FORTUNE 500 COMPANY (10+ PQE), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43694
  • No less than 10 years PQE, with international law firm and MNC experience
  • Advising senior management in Asia Pacific (particularly Greater China)
  • Understanding of different cultures and legal systems across the region
  • Prior experience working with manufacturing organizations an advantage
  • Mandarin skills necessary as the role entails dealing with stakeholders in China
  • Competitive remuneration package on offer
  • Travel in the region
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MANUFACTURING (12+ PQE), HCMC, Vietnam
 Job No: 43670
  • Opportunity to join a dynamic team with a solid track record
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience gained working with a top tier law firm or MNC
  • Standalone role to support business operations in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Work closely with regional counterparts to ensure that legal strategies, policies and processes are implemented in a consistent manner
  • Solid experience in reviewing and conducting negotiations with external parties and provide counsel on compliance and licensing matters
  • International work exposure a distinct advantage
  • Fluency in Vietnamese language preferred
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL, MNC (12+ PQE), Thailand & Myanmar
 Job No: 43647
  • Sole counsel with no less than 10 years of experience
  • Provide legal support to business operations in Thailand & Myanmar
  • Ensure implementation of legal strategies, policies and processes in a manner consistent with other regional offices
  • Hands on experience in conducting negotiations with external parties
  • Familiarity in working with governmental authorities on licensing matters
  • Top tier law firm or MNC experience and prior international exposure would be highly desirable
  • Most suited for someone of high energy level and ability to thrive in a busy, commercially oriented and hands-on environment
  • Fluency in Thai language preferred
MALAYSIAN QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE, CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS (5+ PQE), Beijing, PRC
 Job No: 43665
  • M&A and financing experience gained at a leading corporate law firm
  • Working on outbound M&A, fund formation and financing
  • Ability to independently lead projects and handle drafting of transaction documents
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential as the role necessitates liaising with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts
MALAYSIAN QUALIFIED ASSOCIATE, CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTIONS (2-4 PQE), Beijing, PRC
 Job No: 43672
  • Law degree from a reputable university with strong academics and interest in corporate law
  • Broad mix of corporate and financing matters in the firm’s highly regarded cross border transactions practice group
  • Excellent opportunity for a 2-4 years PQE lawyer to join a leading full service Chinese law firm
  • Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential as the role necessitates liaising with Chinese speaking clients and counterparts
ASSOCIATE, FINANCE (RESTRUCTURING AND INSOLVENCY) (2-3 PQE), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43635
  • Global law firm seeks a lawyer of 2-3 PQE to join the firm’s Hong Kong office
  • Restructuring experience would be an advantage
  • Mandarin language skills is preferred but not essential
LEGAL COUNSEL, HEALTHCARE (10+ PQE), Shanghai, PRC
 Job No: 43643
  • Sole counsel position; responsible for all legal matters across PRC
  • Broad based corporate experience required
  • Good technical skills gained with a reputable law firm and/or prior in-house experience would be ideal
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43553
  • Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
  • Native Mandarin language skills are a must
  • Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
DCM ASSOCIATE, MAGIC CIRCLE FIRM (NQ-4 PQE), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43364
  • Excellent opportunity to join a top-tier international firm with their DCM team
  • Must have completed a seat in Capital Markets (preferably, DCM) during training contract and be qualified/qualifying in a common law jurisdiction
  • Native/fluent Mandarin language skills (including reading and writing) essential
  • You must be driven, highly motivated and able to handle demanding timelines
ASSOCIATE, BANKING & FINANCE (1-7 PQE), Hong Kong
 Job No: 40838
  • Experience in restructuring and/or general banking and dealing with mainstream syndicated lending, including leveraged finance
  • Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin preferred but not essential

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CONTRACTS MANAGER, HOSPITALITY (3-5 PQE)
 Job No: 43636
  • At least 3 years’ of experience in paralegal corporate work in law firms or large MNCs
  • To handle contracts and documentation for retail leasing
  • Degree or Diploma in Law would be preferred
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43553
  • Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
  • Native Mandarin language skills are a must
  • Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison
PARALEGALS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (3-10 PQE)
 Job No: 43626
  • To support lawyers in the corporate banking team
  • LL.B required
  • At least 2-4 years’ experience handling contracts and legal documentation strongly preferred
  • Strong communication skills

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CONTRACT STAFF – L&R REGULATORY TEAM (2-year Contract) (3+ PQE), Singapore
 Job No: 43695
  • To provide administrative support to the regulatory and compliance team of a well-known investment firm
  • Minimum 3 years experience handling either legal, corporate secretarial, compliance or regulatory matters
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must have
  • Stable work environment
  • Opportunity to receive further training and be considered for an extended role
OFFICER/ SENIOR OFFICER, LEGAL INNOVATION (2-year Contract) (PQE-open), Singapore
 Job No: 43683
  • An opportunity for law graduates/ lawyers who are looking to develop their career in other areas
  • This role will allow you to expand your skillset outside of legal work and combine your legal background with business/ marketing/ technology
  • The key focus of this role is to promote the use of innovative legal technology in Singapore
  • You must have excellent presentation and communication skills
  • An interest in technology would be highly advantageous
  • Contract role – 2 years
PARALEGAL, CAPITAL MARKETS (2-YEAR CONTRACT), Hong Kong
 Job No: 43553
  • Open to Law or English graduates from top universities in China (Beijing University, Fudan University, Tsinghua University) looking to work in Hong Kong on a 2-year contract
  • Native Mandarin language skills are a must
  • Amongst others, responsibilities will include assisting in the proof reading and drafting of transaction documents, documentation review, research, organising and collating documents as well as client liaison

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