Our client is currently looking for a talented mid to senior level lawyer to join their Corporate team in their Singapore office.  

With a non-office centric approach, you will have the opportunity to work closely with corporate partners and associates in the Singapore office and across the whole APAC region.

Qualifications 

• At least 3 PQE
• Admission to practice law in Singapore or other Commonwealth jurisdiction or U.S.
• Cross-border transactional experience in a top tier firm
• Another Asian language will be an advantage but not required given the working documents are generally in English
• Experience managing junior team members preferred

Further requirements

• Strong academic record 
• Commercial and business awareness
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail
• Strong professional presence
• Client service focus
• Team player comfortable working with people at all levels across different jurisdictions
• Proactive, resourceful, takes initiative
• Good understanding of the key risks and issues involved in cross-border transactions.

If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply we’d like to hear from you, please send:

1. your CV;
2. transcripts; and
3. a short cover note to bella.schick@horizon-recruit.com or jessica.deery@horizon-recruit.com for us to determine your suitability for this role.

If you’d like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying for any of our roles or would like to have a general discussion on opportunities in the legal market please call our London office on +44 203 745 2513, Singapore office on +65 6808 6635 or Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369.

Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested. 

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