Associate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP - Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is seeking a Finance lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE in banking and finance to join our Projects, Energy & Infrastructure team in Singapore. You will handle project finance transactions, contribute to complex financings, and work closely with Partners and multi‑jurisdictional teams.

The role offers hands‑on experience across energy, infrastructure and private market transactions, with opportunities for knowledge sharing, client exposure and career growth in a global law

Qualifications

• 4–8 years PQE in banking and finance.
• Solid grounding in project finance and related structures.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on project finance transactions and infrastructure financings.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance documents.
• Leading due diligence processes and coordinating multi-jurisdictional workstreams.
• Collaborating with partners and senior lawyers on transactions and client delivery.
• Supporting business development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Project finance

Banking & finance

Drafting

Negotiation

Education

Qualified lawyer (Singapore/Common law)

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition The Opportunity About the Practice Projects, Energy and Infrastructure advises public and private sector clients on domestic and international projects spanning all infrastructure sectors including transport (road, rail, ports, airports), energy (oil & gas, power, renewables), social (hospitals, schools, prisons), defence and digital infrastructure. Our team focuses on front‑end projects work including project structuring, due diligence, documentation and contract negotiation, drawing upon particular expertise in construction law and public private partnerships (PPPs). They work closely with our other practice areas including Project Finance, Real Estate, Planning & Environment, Corporate and C&I Disputes to cover the full project lifecycle. Joining the practice offers exposure to market‑leading projects, with opportunities to develop a well‑rounded skillset while working on transactions that have meaningful regional and global impact. The Opportunity We are seeking a Finance lawyer with 4–8 years’ post‑qualification experience to join our growing Projects, Energy and Infrastructure practice. This role is ideally suited to a lawyer with a solid grounding in project finance, but applications from lawyers with a general finance background who are keen on gaining deeper exposure to energy, infrastructure, and project‑related transactions are also welcome. You will work closely with the highly regarded Partners Ben Thompson, Ee Lynn Tan and Salonika Rathod, as well as other lawyers across the firm’s international network. The role offers hands‑on transactional experience, early client exposure, and strong development support, making it an excellent platform for lawyers looking to build a long‑term career in finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on project finance transactions and other largely energy and infrastructure sector related financings, including acquisition finance and corporate finance.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating finance and transaction documentation
• Supporting due diligence processes and assisting with the coordination of multi‑jurisdictional workstreams
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on transaction execution and client delivery
• Assisting with client development initiatives, knowledge sharing, and internal know‑how
• Exploring opportunities to leverage AI and legal technology to improve efficiency and ways of working

To be successful in this role, you will be/have:- Qualified lawyer with 4–8 years’ PQE in banking and finance, with a preference for project finance experience Strong drafting skills and a keen interest in complex financing structures Commercially minded with sound judgement and attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and managing competing priorities Collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high‑quality client service Demonstrates curiosity around innovation and AI in legal practice

Team Projects, Energy & Infra Working Pattern Full time Location Singapore Contract type Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too. A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition.