Associate Lawyer

TMI ASSOCIATES (SINGAPORE) LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated foreign lawyer to join their team as an associate. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of PQE, a recognized degree in law, and be adept at providing legal support for international clients focused on investments in Japan. Key responsibilities include drafting contracts, conducting legal research, and liaising with clients and local lawyers across borders.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years PQE as an attorney with substantial experience in Japan.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting foreign clients in their business activities and investments in Japan.
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Providing legal advice related to business activities in Japan.
• Conducting legal research for Japanese law matters.
• Supporting Japanese clients in South-East Asia.
• Liaising with Japanese clients and local lawyers.

Skills

Knowledge and experience in legal matters and business practices in Japan

Ability to support foreign clients in business activities

Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts

Conducting legal research

Education

Recognized degree in law

Admitted to practice law

Job description

TMI Associates (Singapore) LLP is the Singapore branch of TMI Associates which is one of the biggest law firms in Japan. We mainly support Japanese clients in their business activities and investments in South‑East Asia countries as well as foreign clients in their business activities and investments in Japan.

We are looking for a foreign lawyer who is highly motivated and able to work in our team as an associate. The responsibilities and requirements for our job are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Supporting foreign clients in their business activities and investments in Japan
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts in connection with our foreign clients’ business activities and investments in Japan;
• Providing legal advice in connection with our foreign clients’ business activities and investments in Japan;
• Conducting legal research for Japanese law matters;
• Supporting Japanese clients in their business activities and investments in South‑East Asia countries; and
• Liaising with our Japanese clients and local lawyers.

Requirements

• Recognized degree in law;
• Admitted to practice law;
• Knowledge and experience in legal matters and business practices in Japan; and
• 7-10 years PQE as an attorney.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.