Paralegal, Banking

Linklaters Asia; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Linklaters Asia seeks a curious, passionate Paralegal for our Banking team in Singapore. You will provide global matter support on banking transactions, assist with due diligence, drafting, and deal closings, and manage IT tools like virtual data rooms and extranets to support the practice.

The role requires a Diploma or Law degree, with banking paralegal experience considered a plus; attention to detail, strong communication, and teamwork are essential to succeed in this environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Legal Studies or Law degree required.
• Banking paralegal experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide global matter support on Banking transactions and advisory matters.
• Assist on drafting, due diligence, verification, bible preparation and deal closings.
• Administer IT solutions aligned to the requirements of the practice including virtual data rooms and extranets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Legal drafting

Legal research

Education

Diploma in Legal Studies

Degree in Law

Tools

Virtual data rooms

Document management

Legal research databases

Job description

We at Linklaters are looking for a curious minded and passionate Paralegal to be a part of our Banking team. Reporting to the Partners and working with the team, in this Paralegal role, your primary scope of work would include providing dedicated matter support to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time and to the clients’ satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide global matter support on Banking transactions and advisory matters
• Assist on specific projects requiring legal training and knowledge including drafting, due diligence, verification, bible preparation and deal closings
• Administer IT solutions that are aligned to the requirements of the practice including virtual data rooms and extranet/intranet sites.
• To succeed in this indispensable Paralegal role, you should be competent and eager to see tasks through to completion and have gravitas to work effectively with the Banking team at all levels.

Key Requirements

• Diploma in Legal Studies/Degree in Law
• Prior banking paralegal experience would be a plus
• Highly robust with an eye for attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-motivated and a good team player

Technical Skills

Client Support, Court Filings, Data Rooms, Documentation Review, Document Management, Domain Expertise, Legal Drafting, Legal Due Diligence, Legal Research, Proofreading, Translations

This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.