M&A & Private Equity Lead – Senior Associate

Clifford Chance

Singapore

On-site

SGD 180,000 - 290,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Clifford Chance in Singapore seeks a qualified lawyer to support the full matter lifecycle for a portfolio of significant private capital and corporate transactions across Asia-Pacific. You will advise on cross-border deals, manage multiple workstreams and mentor junior lawyers, collaborating with partners and specialist teams to deliver practical, market-leading advice.

Join a high-calibre, international platform with strong career development opportunities and exposure to leading private

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer with strong private equity, M&A and/or corporate transactional experience.
Experience advising on complex cross-border transactions in Singapore and/or Asia-Pacific.
Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management capabilities.
Commercially astute, with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice.
Experience working with private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, infrastructure or real estate investors is advantageous.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to supervise and develop junior team members.
Collaborative, proactive and resilient with a strong commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

Advise private capital clients, including private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, infrastructure and real estate investors, and corporates on complex domestic and cross-border transactions.
Lead and manage key workstreams on M&A, private equity, public-to-private, joint venture, co-investment, growth equity, structured investment, restructuring and exit transactions.
Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, disclosure materials and ancillary documents.
Manage due diligence processes, coordinate multi-jurisdictional input and identify key legal and commercial issues.
Work closely with partners, counsel and other senior lawyers on transaction strategy, structuring and execution.
Supervise, mentor and support junior associates and trainees, including through delegation, feedback and technical training.
Liaise directly with clients, counterparties, financial advisers and other professional advisers.
Collaborate with specialist teams across antitrust, regulatory, financing, capital markets, tax, employment, incentives, funds, investigations and disputes.
Support business development initiatives, including client pitches, legal updates, market analysis and thought leadership.
Contribute to the development of know-how, precedents and internal training within the PCT&A group.