Associate

Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co Clasis Singapore Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking an Associate level lawyer to join the growing Energy/Projects team.

The role blends corporate and project development matters, working closely with the Partner advising energy and natural resources clients on cross-border projects, transactions, and commercial arrangements across Asia and globally, including LNG, gas, power, mining, and energy-transition matters.

Qualifications

• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction other than Singapore.
• 2–5 years' post-qualification experience in energy/projects or in corporate.
• Willing to relocate to Singapore for overseas candidates.
• Excellent drafting, research, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a team and build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Join the Energy/Projects team in Singapore on complex cross-border matters.
• Assist Partners on energy and natural resources transactions.
• Contribute to business development and client-facing activities.
• Draft, review and negotiate project agreements.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Client relations

Relocation willingness

English language

Job description

Job requirements

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join a growing Energy/Projects team in our Singapore office as an Associate level lawyer. This role offers a unique combination of corporate and project development matters, working closely with the Partner who advises energy and natural resources clients on complex cross-border projects, transactions and commercial arrangements across Asia and globally, encompassing LNG, gas, power, mining and energy transition-related matters.

Along with first rate exposure to large and complex corporate transactions and energy projects, you will work in close collaboration with the Partner. This role also offers meaningful opportunity and scope for training, development, active involvement in business development and client facing activities.

Candidate Profile

• Must be qualified in a common law jurisdiction apart from Singapore (e.g. England & Wales, Australia,HK, U.S.)

• 2-5 years' post-qualification experience, with an energy/projects background or with a general corporate background and genuine interest to join a projects and energy practice.

• UK law-qualified candidates currently living in other countries who are willing to relocate to Singapore are welcome to apply

• Pragmatic and proactive mindset, taking initiative, anticipating challenges and actively seeking effective solutions

• Excellent legal drafting, research and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to work as part of a team and build effective working relationships with clients, local counsel and colleagues

• Language proficiency: English (native). Mandarin (good business level proficiency) will be an advantage to deal with Mandarin speaking clients.

• A willingness to relocate to Singapore for overseas candidates with some work‑related travel.