Paralegal

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

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced paralegal to manage legal contracts and provide support for 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 a strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Japanese is preferred, but not required. This role offers opportunities to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across legal and commercial divisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute positively to team efforts.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Project management skills

Ability to work with complex legal structures

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in SharePoint

Japanese language proficiency

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.