We are looking for a passionate, curious and driven Associate to be a part of our Banking team in Singapore. Reporting to the Partners, in this role, you will be drafting and negotiating a wide range of facility documentation across all fields of banking and finance such as leverage buy outs, acquisition financing, syndicated lending and structured trade finance.
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting and negotiating finance documentation, demonstrating familiarity with the latest trends, precedents and market standards
Providing sound commercial and legal advice to clients
Acting for borrowers and lenders
Supervising, managing and mentoring junior lawyers in the team; leading by example and being a strong team player
Networking with clients and other market players alike, in order to capitalize on new business opportunities
Contributing know-how and experience to the team
Communicating assertively when under pressure and being a proactive team player
Key Requirements:
Excellent academic credentials
NQ to 4 PQE (on the UK scale)
Fluency in English, both verbal and written
Proficiency in additional Asian languages is preferred, given the role’s client-facing work across Asia
Experience within a top tier firm would have an added advantage
Strong networking and organizational skills
Ability to work efficiently under pressure
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
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LINKLATERS is a global law firm that provides legal services to our clients from our 29 offices in 20 countries. We undertake assignments from the world's leading companies, financial institutions and governments and advise on their important legal issues.
Our Singapore office was granted a Qualifying Foreign Law Practice licence in 2013 which enables us to service our clients on a broader range of international and Singapore law issues.