Junior Associate/Paralegal (Transactional Department)

Harneys; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Harneys in Singapore is seeking a Junior Associate/Paralegal (Transactional Department) for a 12-month contract. The role involves supporting a varied portfolio across banking, corporate, funds, regulatory and private wealth matters for offshore clients.

Qualified candidates may be Singapore- or overseas-qualified lawyers with up to one year of transactional experience, or experienced paralegals with 3–5 years in transactional or corporate practice. Eligibility to work in Singapore is required.

Responsibilities

• Support transactional matters from file opening through to closing and post-closing.
• Assist with research, drafting, and matter administration.
• Manage KYC and customer due diligence checks, conditions precedent checklists, execution packs, and fund filings.
• Liaise with registered agents and other counterparties.
• Build a strong working knowledge of offshore legal markets.

Job description

Junior Associate/Paralegal (Transactional Department)

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Organising Institution / Firm

Harneys

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Junior Associate: Singapore or overseas (common law) qualified, newly qualified to one year’s transactional experience. OR Experienced Paralegal: three to five years’ relevant experience in a transactional or corporate practice. Must be eligible to work in Singapore.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Junior Associate/Paralegal (Transactional Department) at Harneys

Harneys is hiring for a 12-month contract position in the Transactional Department at its Singapore office. The role involves working on a varied portfolio of banking, corporate, funds, regulatory, and private wealth matters for clients with interests in offshore jurisdictions including the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Anguilla, and Bermuda.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Junior Associate: Singapore or overseas (common law) qualified; newly qualified to one year’s transactional experience.
• Experienced Paralegal: Three to five years’ relevant experience in a transactional or corporate practice.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and clear written communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in offshore work and comfort with technology and AI-enabled workflows.
• Must be eligible to work in Singapore.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Support transactional matters from file opening through to closing and post-closing.
• Assist with research, drafting, and matter administration.
• Manage know-your-customer (KYC) and customer due diligence checks, conditions precedent checklists, execution packs, and fund filings.
• Liaise with registered agents and other counterparties.
• Build a strong working knowledge of offshore legal markets.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document.