Associate (White Collar Defence & Criminal Litigation )

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

Job summary

Withers KhattarWong LLP in Singapore is seeking an Associate to join the White Collar Defence & Criminal Litigation team, handling all aspects of criminal litigation with a focus on 1st Tier White Collar and general crime work.

The candidate should have 2–6 PQE, be admitted to practice in Singapore, and possess exceptional drafting, oral and written communication skills, with a proactive, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2–6 PQE desirable
• Admitted to practice in Singapore
• White Collar Defence experience highly preferable
• Excellent drafting skills

Responsibilities

• Focus on all aspects of Criminal Litigation work, including 1st Tier White Collar, General Crime and Investigations.
• Develop clients and contribute to advocacy and case strategy

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Team player

Education

Admitted to practice in Singapore

Job description

Associate

Singapore

About Withers KhattarWong LLP

Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law practice, is a member of Withers and one of Singapore's longest established and largest full-service leading law firms. As one of the largest international law firms in Singapore, clients have access to lawyers who are qualified to practice a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK and U.S. amongst others. We work closely with our Hong Kong and Tokyo offices to cover the region.

Job Title

Associate

Practice Group

White Collar Defence & Criminal Litigation

Location

Singapore

The role

An opportunity now exits to join the leading White Collar Defense and Criminal Litigation team in Singapore working with Shashi Nathan. We are seeking a charismatic and ambitious associate with the ability to develop clients. The role will focus on all aspects of Criminal Litigation work, with focus in 1st Tier White Collar, General Crime and Investigations work.

We are looking for someone with strong academic credentials, experience in criminal litigation, preferably in 1st Tier White Collar and General Crime work. The role requires a well-rounded individual, team player with a passion for advocacy.

Key Skills And Experience

• 2-6 PQE is desirable
• Admitted to practice in Singapore
• White Collar Defence experience is highly preferable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent drafting skills
• Analytical, organised and able to exercise initiative

  Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

  It is the policy of Withers KhattarWong LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.