Legal Associate

TAN & LIM; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan & Lim is a boutique law firm in Singapore seeking a Legal Associate (NQ-2 PQE) to join the team. You will work directly with experienced practitioners across civil litigation, conveyancing and probate, with hands-on exposure and increasing responsibility in a close-knit environment.

Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore, you should have up to two years of post-qualification experience and a genuine interest in multiple practice areas.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore.
• Newly qualified to 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to civil litigation, conveyancing and probate matters.
• Strong research, drafting and communication skills.
• Meticulous, organized and able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Civil and Commercial Litigation: Manage contentious matters, attend hearings and prepare court documents.
• Conveyancing and Real Estate: Handle property transactions and liaise with banks and authorities.
• Probate and Estate Administration: Prepare wills and probate applications.
• Legal Drafting and Advisory: Draft/review contracts and provide legal analysis.
• Client and Matter Management: Liaise with clients and manage files with supervision.

Skills

Civil litigation

Conveyancing

Probate

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Time management

Independent working

Education

Qualified as Advocate and Solicitor in Singapore

Job description

Tan & Lim is an established boutique law firm in Singapore with a broad corporate and commercial practice and a longstanding client base spanning businesses, private clients, and the private wealth sector.

We are seeking a Legal Associate (NQ-2 PQE) to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced practitioners, gain hands-on exposure across multiple practice areas, and progressively assume responsibility for matters in a close-knit professional environment.

Only Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Civil and Commercial Litigation: Managing contentious matters, attending court hearings and case conferences, preparing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Conveyancing and Real Estate: Handling residential and commercial property transactions, liaising with clients, financial institutions and relevant authorities, and managing completion and post‑completion matters.
• Probate and Estate Administration: Preparing wills and estate‑related documentation, handling applications for Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration, and assisting with estate administration.
• Legal Drafting and Advisory: Drafting and reviewing contracts and legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing legal analysis across various practice areas.
• Client and Matter Management: Liaising with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders, managing files independently where appropriate, and ensuring timely delivery of work.

Requirements

• Admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore.
• Newly qualified to 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to, or a genuine interest in, civil litigation, conveyancing and probate matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous, organised and capable of managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proactive, resourceful and willing to take ownership of assigned work.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing effectively to a small, collaborative team.
• Prior experience in litigation, conveyancing, probate, corporate or commercial practice will be an advantage.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time, on-site based role.