Paralegal (Banking & Finance)

CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The role at CHAPTR CONSULTING PTE. LTD. in Singapore provides comprehensive administrative support to fee-earners in banking matters, including drafting documents, reviewing legal materials, and coordinating with clients and external parties.

You will assist with ACRA filings, e-stamping, execution of loan and security documents, and compiling a complete matter bible on closure, working closely with Partners, Associates, and Trainees in the Banking team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or similar role preferred.
• At least 2 years in the legal industry, ideally banking/finance.
• Able to draft simple documents using precedents and proofread materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee-earners in banking work.
• Liaise with clients and external parties as instructed by fee-earners.
• Draft simple ancillary documents such as checklists and corporate approvals.

Skills

Administrative support

Drafting documents

Client liaison

Proofreading

Tools

MS Office

e-litigation platform

Job description

The Company

The role involves supporting lawyers in a range of banking transactions, including assisting with ACRA filings, e-stamping, and conditions precedent, among other related tasks.

The role

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to fee-earners, including drafting basic documents using precedents and reviewing or proofreading legal materials.
• Liaise and coordinate with clients and external parties according to instructions from fee-earners.
• Draft simple ancillary documents such as checklists, notices, and corporate approvals.
• Prepare and submit ACRA registrations and de-registrations.
• Complete online forms for document e-stamping and manage e-stamping of instruments like share charges and debentures.
• Obtain business profiles and conduct searches via the e-litigation platform.
• Engross and issue legal opinions, ensuring documents are properly formatted and proofread.
• Prepare execution versions of loan and security documents and coordinate execution instructions.
• Collate executed documents and compile a complete “bible” of documents upon matter completion.
• The role works closely with Partners, Associates, and Trainees within the Banking team.

The Requirements

• Previous experience as a legal secretary supporting a banking partner is highly preferred.
• Alternatively, a minimum of two years’ experience in the legal industry, ideally with exposure to Banking or Finance.

EA Reg No. R1217793

EA License No. 23S1593