Legal Counsel jobs in United States

Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest, creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect, innovation, and collaboration.

The Paralegal – Corporate is an integral part of Latham’s Legal Professional and Paralegal team and will work to support the Corporate and Capital Markets practice.This role will be responsible for supporting attorneys throughout all phases of corporate transactions, including at on-site and off-site locations as needed, as well as drafting and managing closing checklists, signature pages, and closing binders. This role will be located in our Singapore office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Performing proofreading and basic legal research
• Supporting, coordinating, and managing due diligence processes, including organising and reviewing corporate documents and contracts
• Tracking and managing deadlines for transaction timelines, filings, consents, and other corporate governance matters, including diarising and sharing reminders with the team
• Coordinating signatures and document execution with clients and internal teams
• Providing timely updates and status reports on deliverables to attorneys and clients

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Possess the ability to accurately interpret and understand legal concepts and procedures as they relate to practice areas
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal that convey professionalism and responsiveness
• Exhibit well-developed and professional interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with people at all organisational levels of the firm

And have:

• Relevant experience as a paralegal in a law firm, preferably with a Corporate or Capital Markets team
• Advanced proficiency in both English and Mandarin
• A bachelor's degree in law

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• Insurance
• Confidential Counseling & Coaching
• Family Building Benefits & Resources
• Well-Being programs
• And more!

Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.

Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate #LI-AJ1