Trainee Solicitor - 3-Area Rotation & Admission Prep

WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS LLP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS LLP in Singapore seeks candidates from law and non-law backgrounds to explore seats in at least three different practice areas. Eligible candidates must qualify for admission to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales and will support negotiations, due diligence, and broader transactional work.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining files with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Candidates from both law and non-law disciplines.
• Eligible for admission to the roll of solicitors of England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Drafting agreements, letters and other legal documents.
• Proof-reading legal documentation for accuracy and consistency.
• Conducting legal research and preparing findings summaries.
• Assisting lawyers on legal matters and supporting transactions.
• Providing general administrative and legal support.
• Maintaining and organising physical and electronic files and documents.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Law/Non-law background

Job description

WATSON FARLEY & WILLIAMS LLP in Singapore seeks candidates from law and non-law backgrounds to explore seats in at least three different practice areas. Eligible candidates must qualify for admission to the roll of solicitors in England and Wales and will support negotiations, due diligence, and broader transactional work.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining files with discretion and professionalism.