Junior/Mid-level Corporate Associate

PROLEGIS LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Singapore is seeking a Junior Associate / Mid-level Associate to join its Corporate practice. The role involves managing corporate transactions such as private M&A, drafting documents, and project management. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of experience in private practice, strong drafting and analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, along with fluency in English, are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years post qualification experience in a private practice environment.
• Confident, driven, and collaborative individual.
• Experience on M&A, joint ventures, and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of corporate transactions including private M&A and joint ventures.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Project manage transactions and work with other legal teams.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Project management skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Strong academic record

Job description

Prolegis and Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer operate in a Formal Law Alliance in Singapore. This gives our clients one-stop access to the combined legal services of each firm – the Singapore law expertise of Prolegis LLC and the international practice of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Singapore and throughout our global network in Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa and North America.

We are seeking a Junior Associate / Mid-level Associate to join Corporate practice, working in the M&A and Private Capital team in our Singapore office.

What you'll do

• Work across a range of corporate transactions including private M&A, joint ventures, project developments, commercial contracts and restructuring for both Asia and cross border transactions.
• Play a key role in transactions, including drafting and negotiating documents and supervising associate responsible for due diligence workstreams.
• Project manage transactions to ensure that key deadlines are met, and deliverables are anticipated, including working closely with other legal teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients.
• Manage and build client relationships, including assisting with business development activities, events, pitching, marketing and thought leadership.
• Work with our knowledge and Digital Legal Delivery teams to leverage AI and other technology to improve legal delivery tools and enhance efficiency.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have at least 4 years post qualification experience in a private practice environment;
• Be able to demonstrate excellent drafting, analytical and deal project management skills;
• Be a confident, driven and collaborative individual;
• Have experience on M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts and regulation in energy and infrastructure transactions;
• Have relevant professional qualifications (Singapore qualification would be desirable but not a must);
• Have a strong academic record;
• Be enthusiastic, adaptable and industrious, with excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills;
• Work well with people, including more junior team members who will depend on you for guidance;
• Have excellent English language skills (fluent written and spoken English is required).