Paralegal

HARTREE PARTNERS SINGAPORE PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced paralegal to manage NDAs, assist with legal contracts, and support general corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in a law firm or corporate environment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Japanese proficiency is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Ability to manage time and competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for NDAs globally.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal contracts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Japanese language (preferred)

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for NDAs globally, managing initial drafting, follow-up negotiations, and escalation to counsel where appropriate.
• Assist with the preparation and review of legal contracts and documents as instructed by supervising counsel.
• Conduct legal research and analysis as required by the legal team.
• Support general corporate governance and secretarial matters for entities established in Asia Pacific, as needed.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across the legal and commercial divisions.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative and documentation support to the legal team, including assistance with matter management, budget tracking and project liaison or coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Legal, APAC.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with proven ability to manage time, matters, and competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a positive contributor to team efforts, showing initiative, follow‑through, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deliver results within established timelines.
• Ability to understand and work with complex legal structures across the organization, both domestically and internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and other software applications including SharePoint.
• Proficiency in Japanese is preferred but not required.