Associate - Banking & Finance

NRF United Kingdom; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in Singapore is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Associate in Banking & Finance. The role involves managing a range of banking matters, providing strategic advice, and collaborating with a supportive team. Candidates must hold a qualification in Singapore or a common law jurisdiction and possess prior banking experience. This position offers excellent career development opportunities and the flexibility to work from both office and remote locations.

Benefits

Flexible work model

Diverse and inclusive environment

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level (1 to 5 years PQE), qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
• Prior experience in banking and finance is mandatory.
• Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage banking and finance matters with appropriate supervision.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice to international clients.
• Involve in cross-border and domestic transactions.

Skills

Banking and finance experience

Legal and drafting skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Case management skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified in Singapore, England & Wales or equivalent

Strong academic background

Job description

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Associate - Banking & Finance

Apply locations Singapore time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-2778

Practice Group / Department:

Banking Team 8 Leadership - Singapore

Job Description

We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.

In search of a Junior to Mid-level Associate to join our Banking and Finance practice in Singapore.

Our team advises across the full spectrum of legal banking and finance matters, representing parties ranging from senior lenders, mezzanine lenders and private credit funds on the creditor side and multinational corporates, investment grade and non-investment grade borrowers and issuers and funds across various jurisdictions in South East Asia and the Asia Pacific.

As part of the collaborative and supportive team at Norton Rose Fulbright, you will gain exposure to high-quality banking and finance matters, providing an excellent career development opportunity. You will be involved in both cross-border and domestic transactions on a wide range of financing matters including acquisition finance, asset based lending, fund finance, real estate finance, receivables finance, structured trade and commodities finance, securities borrowing/lending, TMT financing and other areas of general banking and finance. The team advises on both English law and Singapore law.

We are seeking an Associate with strong technical expertise and drafting skills, capable of managing banking and finance matters with appropriate supervision and demonstrating exceptional teamwork. The candidate should possess the ability to develop strategies, understand the commercial aspects of financial transactions, and provide practical, business-oriented advice to our international clients.

Skills and Experience Required

• Junior to Mid-level (1 to 5 years UK equivalent PQE), qualified in Singapore, England & Wales or their equivalent in a common law jurisdiction.

• Prior experience in banking and finance is mandatory.

• First class legal and drafting skills.

• Excellent case management and organization skills.

• Excellent written and communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and an excellent team player.

• Strong academic background.

• Familiar with general banking, structured finance and all other aspects of structured lending.

• Acute willingness to learn and to take their experience to the next level.

• Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative, approaching tasks proactively with a positive, can-do mindset

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential.
Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusionhere .

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here .

Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. Our global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across more than 50 locations worldwide, including Houston, New York, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Sydney and Johannesburg, covering the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.