Junior Associate

Dauntless Law Chambers LLC; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauntless Law Chambers LLC in Singapore is recruiting a Legal Trainee / Junior Legal Associate (0 to 2 PQE) to join a collaborative team. The role offers hybrid work with some work-from-home flexibility and exposure to both contentious and non-contentious matters under senior lawyers.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and contracts, prepare opinions and client correspondence, and support in hearings and negotiations while developing professional skills and client service in a

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and complex fact patterns.
• Competence in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, opinions, and formal correspondence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple matters, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team, receive feedback constructively, and contribute to a respectful workplace culture.
• For trainee candidates: eligibility for admission to the Singapore Bar upon completion of training and admission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings, contracts, opinions, and correspondence.
• Review documents, prepare case summaries, attend client meetings, and support senior lawyers in hearings, negotiations, and strategic case planning.
• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders, organize case files, and ensure timelines and procedural requirements are met.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

LLB or equivalent

Singapore Bar admission (for qualified lawyers)

Eligibility for Singapore Bar (trainee)

Job description

Company Description

Dauntless Law Chambers LLC was founded by Managing Director Suresh Divyanathan after 25 years in legal practice, together with a close-knit team of juniors who have worked alongside him for many years. The firm is built on a core belief that law is a people-centered profession, where understanding clients’ circumstances, motivations, and emotions is as important as understanding the law and the facts. Complex matters are handled through collaborative teamwork, with every team member treated with dignity and respect. The firm places strong emphasis on training, mentorship, and supportive leadership, recognizing that investing in people leads to better outcomes for clients. Dauntless Law Chambers LLC aims to be a practice where clients can place their trust, knowing their matters will be handled with care and commitment.

Role Description

This is a full-time Legal Trainee / Junior Legal Associate (0 to 2 PQE) role based in Singapore, with a hybrid work arrangement that allows some work-from-home flexibility. The Junior Legal Associate will assist in managing a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including legal research, drafting pleadings, contracts, opinions, and correspondence. Daily responsibilities include reviewing documents, preparing case summaries, attending client meetings, and supporting senior lawyers in hearings, negotiations, and strategic case planning. The role also involves liaising with clients and external stakeholders, organizing case files, and ensuring timelines and procedural requirements are met. The Junior Legal Associate is expected to contribute to a respectful team environment, be open to mentorship, and demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills, including the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and complex fact patterns.
• Competence in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, opinions, and formal correspondence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple matters, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in a team, receive feedback constructively, and contribute to a respectful workplace culture.
• LLB or equivalent law degree from a recognized institution. For qualified lawyers, admission to practise in Singapore is required. For trainee candidates, eligibility for admission to the Singapore Bar upon completion of training and admission requirements is required.
• Integrity, attention to detail, and a demonstrated commitment to client-focused, ethical legal practice.
• Prior internship or junior experience in litigation or corporate work is an advantage but not strictly required; willingness to learn is essential.