Legal Associate - General

HO & WEE LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Singapore is looking for a junior associate who will work on conveyancing, wills, and corporate matters. The ideal candidate is Singapore qualified, possesses up to two years of experience in legal work, and has a strong command of English and preferably Mandarin. The firm is open to newly qualified individuals as well as those looking to further their legal careers. Interested candidates should submit their resumes via email.

Qualifications

• Up to two years of experience in legal practice.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Mandarin is a plus.
• IT savvy and comfortable with software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Research relevant laws and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Singapore qualified

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a junior associate with an interest in a spectrum of legal work including conveyancing, wills and probate, corporate secretarial and general solicitor’s work.

Requirements

• Singapore qualified with up to two years of experience.
• Provide legal advice and support on corporate and commercial matters.
• Research and advice on relevant laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Highly motivated and driven, resourceful and meticulous individual.
• A strong sense of responsibility, with a proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• An excellent command of written and spoken English and, preferably, Mandarin (to communicate with our Mandarin speaking clients).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• IT savvy and comfortable using MS office applications and willingness to learn new software when required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task efficiently.
• Proactive and commercially minded, with a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• We welcome newly qualified individuals with a keen interest to learn, as well as mid career candidates.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume via email to [e-mail]. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.