Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions

BAKER & MCKENZIE.WONG & LEOW; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow in Singapore seeks an associate with more than 3 years post-qualification experience in cross-border and private M&A to join our highly regarded practice.

You will work on sophisticated, high-value transactions for multinational and regional clients, coordinating with colleagues across tax, competition, employment, IP, and other practices.

The role requires strong drafting, commercial insight, client focus, and a collaborative, proactive approach across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in cross-border and private M&A
• Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting skills
• Commercial mindset with client-focused, collaborative approach
• Ability to work across jurisdictions and in a dynamic team environment
• Proactive attitude and sound legal analysis, with business development interest

Responsibilities

• Work on sophisticated, high-value cross-border M&A transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues across tax, competition, employment, IP, and other practices
• Assist in deal structuring, negotiations, and post-transaction integration

Skills

Cross-border M&A

Drafting skills

Commercial mindset

Client-focused

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

• Baker & McKenzie.Wong & Leow is seeking highly motivated Associates, with more than 3 years of post-qualification experience to join our highly regarded M&A practice in Singapore. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value, and complex cross-border transactions for leading multinational and regional clients, as part of a dynamic and collaborative team.

About the Team

• With more than 1,300 M&A lawyers across over 40 jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie has the broadest global M&A platform of any law firm. Our integrated global model enables us to seamlessly coordinate complex, multi‑jurisdictional transactions and deliver practical, commercially focused advice to our clients. Our M&A team works closely with colleagues across tax, competition, employment, intellectual property, foreign investment, and commercial practices to address the full spectrum of legal and regulatory issues arising from a transaction. As one of the few global law firms with a dedicated global reorganisations capability, we advise clients throughout the entire transaction lifecycle, from deal structuring and carve‑outs, to negotiation and completion, and through to post‑transaction integration and restructuring, providing end‑to‑end, high‑value support.

About the Candidate

• We are looking for a lawyer with more than 3 years of post-qualification experience in cross-border and private M&A, ideally gained at a top-tier or international firm. You will have strong academic credentials, excellent technical and drafting skills, and a commercial mindset. The role requires a client-focused and collaborative approach, with the ability to work across jurisdictions. A proactive attitude, sound legal analysis, and interest in business development are essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.