Legal Associate

BREAKPOINT LLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist legal boutique in Singapore seeks a Junior Legal Associate (NQ to 2PQ) focusing on employment law. The successful candidate will work on diverse disputes, engage with clients, and attend court hearings. Ideal applicants are Singapore-qualified lawyers with strong drafting, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment. The firm values flexible working arrangements and encourages NQ to 2PQ candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Comfortable with both contentious advisory and advocacy work.
• Able to manage multiple matters in a fast-moving practice.

Responsibilities

• Be exposed to a wide range of commercial and non-commercial disputes.
• Work directly with the lead partner in all matters.
• Attend Court and arbitration hearings, occasionally as the lead counsel.

Skills

Contentious advisory work

Advocacy work

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Education

Singapore Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Overview

Junior Legal Associates (Singapore Qualified) (NQ to 2PQ)

Employment Law | Dispute Resolution

Breakpoint LLC is an established disputes-only boutique focusing on a wide range of international and Singapore-seated commercial disputes. We are amongst a handful of specialist boutiques recognised by the major legal directories in international arbitration and litigation.

We are looking to hire two Singapore-qualified Associates, including one with a primary focus on employment law. In our employment-based mandates, we work closely with founders, senior management, and businesses navigating high-stakes issues.

Who Should Consider Applying

• NQ to 2 PQE lawyers
• If you are ready to be entrusted with responsibility and take ownership of matters
• If you are keen to actively manage the life-cycle of a matter
• If you are looking to interact with clients
• If you value flexible work from home arrangements
• Part B trainees are also welcome to apply

What You’ll Do

• Be exposed to a wide range of commercial and non-commercial disputes
• Work directly with the lead partner in all matters
• Attend Court and arbitration hearings, occasionally as the lead counsel
• For employment-based mandates in particular, engage with and advising on employment contracts, policies, terminations, and workplace compliance, and broader HR-related issues

Who We’re Looking For

• Comfortable with both contentious advisory and advocacy work (or keen to develop both)
• Strong drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Clear communicator who can engage clients confidently and professionally
• Commercially minded and solution-oriented
• Able to manage multiple matters in a fast-moving practice

How to Apply

Interested applicants may email us at [e-mail] with your CV and cover letter.

We will only be reaching out to shortlisted applicants.