Associate - Corporate

JONES DAY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Day in Singapore seeks an associate to join its Corporate Practice to advise on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, fund formation, divestitures, and general corporate matters.

The successful candidate will advise corporate, private equity, and fund manager clients on private equity and fund transactions, and cross-border deals for a global client base. The role emphasizes collaboration with international teams and demanding cross-border work.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of post-qualification law firm experience on M&A transactions and/or representing investment funds and fund investors
• Admission to the bar in Singapore, England & Wales, US
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Superior academic background and results
• Ability to work with other team members and clients
• Willingness to take ownership of projects
• To be located in Singapore; travelling may be required

Skills

M&A experience

Private equity

Fund formation

Cross-border work

Admission to bar (SG/EW/US)

Excellent drafting

Strong academic record

Team collaboration

Job description

The Singapore Office of Jones Day seeks an associate to join its Corporate Practice to advise on a range of mergers and acquisition, private equity, fund formation, divestitures, and general corporate matters.

We regularly advise corporate, private equity, and fund manager clients in the negotiation of a wide variety of private equity, fund formation and fund investment, and mergers and acquisitions transactions. Our lawyers are active in representing all categories of market participants, including sovereign wealth and pension fund investors, global and local corporates and asset managers across a wide range of transactions.

We are looking for an associate who has experience advising on private equity, mergers and acquisitions and fund related transactions in the region, who is excited to contribute to international client teams, is focused and committed to tackling challenging cross-border legal work, and is motivated to be a resource for others.

Requirements

• 1-4 years’ of post-qualification law firm experience on M&A transactions and / or representing investment funds and fund investors
• Admission to the bar in Singapore, England & Wales, US
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Superior academic background and results
• Ability to work with other team members and clients
• Willingness to take ownership of projects is essential
• To be located in Singapore; travelling may be required