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Job Description & Requirements

Altum Law Corporation is a boutique law firm that practises corporate law exclusively. We focus on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), regulatory compliance and governance matters, private equity and private clients. We were recently ranked in Legal500 for our capital markets practice. We are currently looking for Paralegal / Legal Associate to join our team of lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supporting and assisting our team of lawyers in drafting legal and corporate secretarial documents such as corporate resolutions, agreements, circulars and announcements, wills and trusts etc

2. Regulatory filings with government agencies such as the Singapore Exchange, ACRA, IRAS

3. Legal research

4. Opportunity to liaise and interact directly with clients and other professionals in legal, audit and accounting and tax.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate should have the following:

- A diploma or degree (preferably in law) obtained from a reputable educational institution

- Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English

- Strong work ethics

- Excellent interpersonal relationship skills

- Ability to work both independently and in a team

- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products, especially MS Word

- Prior work experience in law firms would be a plus, although fresh graduates are welcome to apply

What we have to offer

- Competitive remuneration that is commensurate with your experience

- Collegiate working environment

- Opportunities for career growth and professional development through further training.

If you are looking to work in a tight-knitted and friendly team and you think you have what we are looking for, please email your CV to recruitment@altumlaw.sg.

We are a boutique family law practice. Although our focus is primarily on family law, we do take on general civil litigation, probate and employment law matters. We are looking for one more associate to join our team. A minimum one year of family law litigation experience is preferred but we are open to considering all interested candidates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Duties are performed throughout every work day, as necessary. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Type and edit legal and other documents in accordance with timekeepers instructions including correspondence, presentations, and ensure accuracy of copy, formatting, grammar, punctuation and syntax.
• Receive, screen and transmit telephone calls, conference calls and messages to/from attorneys, clients and staff.
• Perform secretarial functions associated with Firm administrative tasks, including processing new client/matter reports, time reports and expense reports.
• Printing, binding and collation of documents for timekeepers.
• Coordinate, meetings and appointments; coordinate travel arrangements (including air tickets and hotel accommodations), and prepare related budgets for internal approval and reporting.
• Provide secretarial assistance to visitors and lawyers whose secretaries are absent; accept overflow work from other secretaries.
• Reception coverage on rotation basis during lunch and during absence of receptionist.
• Evening, weekend and public holiday secretary coverage on rotation basis.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• At least 3-4 years of legal secretarial experience at an international law firm preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, including converting, editing, comparing and combining files
• Experience with iManage Desksite, Expert Time and Chrome River is advantageous
• Proficiency on office equipment used on a regular basis including computers, printers, copier machines, binding machines, telephones and meeting room audio visual equipment
• Familiarity with travel arrangements eg flight bookings, visa requirements and applications, and accommodation bookings
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and produce high quality/accurate work
• Ability to work independently, multitask, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through completion.
• Strong service orientation, teamwork skills and ability to respond calmly and effectively to changing priorities

To be considered, please provide a cover letter and resume.

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to lawyers including updating various records, keying in daily time sheets & replying to correspondence / mails / faxes / billings, etc
• Scheduling of meetings/appointments
• Perform secretarial and general administrative duties
• Any other matters/projects that the management may require assistance with from time to time

Requirements:

• Minimum an ‘O’ level or Diploma in Business Admin or LCCI Private Secretary Certificate
• Minimum 3 year of secretarial working experience
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Good work attitude and team player

Please visit our website at www.drewnapier.com for other available vacancies.

Kindly state full details of qualifications, experience, current and expected salary in your resume.

(We thank all applicants for writing in. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidential).

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Purpose of Role:

Practice group aligned Legal Secretarial support to fee earners to deliver:

• Optimum client service
• Proactive suppor
• Realisation of firm-wide strategy, Purpose and business plans
• Continuous improvement
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Industry expertise

Support may need to be provided to staff from more than one business unit and numbers and content of the group may change from time to time to reflect the current structure of the Firm.

This position is responsible for providing pro-active secretarial and administrative support to the lawyers of the firm in relation to both billable and non-billable work. It is important that secretarial services are delivered to the business in a manner consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the firm operates. This role is intended to embrace a team-working approach, collaborating with lawyers and other members of the support staff to fulfil the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Service Delivery

• Responsible for end-to-end service delivery
• Proactively manage and co-ordinate meetings, appointments and travel
• Manage fee earner communications
• Be aware of the firm’s risk policies and ensure new clients are onboarded in line with them
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the firm’s strategy and sector focus
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders (assigned fee earners, partners and business operations colleagues)
• Provide support to other functions as and when required including covering Reception
• Support other ad-hoc requests from fee earners if required, such as:

1. Actively contribute to client service initiatives
2. Assist with matter management to maximise cost recovery
3. Attend stakeholder meetings and take ownership of assigned tasks, duties, and outcomes, and
4. Actively use and promote the correct use of firm wide resources

2. Business Development

• Work with fee earners to edit bids, tenders, proposal documents, team sheets, brochures and client briefing documents
• Work with fee earners to manage credentials database (i.e. add new matters that have been won) (training available from the Business Development team)
• Assist fee earners to update CVs, including those used in bids/proposals and online version used on the firm’s website (training available from the Business Development team)
• Effectively use the firm’s CRM system (Interaction) to add and amend fee earners’ client and contact data (training available from the Business Development team)
• Work in collaboration with fee earners and the Business Development team as required to provide support for in-person client events
• Support other ad-hoc requests from fee earners if required, such as:

1. Build and maintain effective relationships with the firm’s clients and their internal teams and developing knowledge of the Group's clients and their business
2. Research clients, potential clients and new business initiatives or opportunities at the discretion of the fee earners
3. Proactively identify and assist with business development opportunities

3. Project Management

• Open client files (including completing conflict searches and money laundering checks in conjunction with lawyers), prepare client engagement letters, collate all the relevant information required for file opening and maintain client files on a day-to-day basis (including filing where required)
• Manage production of documents (produced in-house and externally), coordinate changes made including taking responsibility for the consistency of those documents (e.g. formatting, numbering, CompareDocs, etc), utilise the DP as and when necessary
• Transcribe, edit and amend legal and other documents including marketing presentations and materials. Convert, compare, copy type and proofread the same as necessary, ensuring that documents comply with house style
• Assist lawyers with the billing process and ensuring timely submission of bills, including drawing up pre-bills, editing of narratives, preparing cover letters/emails and finalizing bills
• Prepare and submit lawyers' expenses in accordance with the firm's policies and follow up on authorisations
• Undertake regular reviews of files and documents to ensure all non-active files and documents are archived/stored off-site

4. Innovation

• Have an innovative mindset and propose improvements to service delivery
• Proactively respond to priorities of the assigned practice group(s)
• Be committed to continuous improvement

Key Capabilities, Knowledge and Experience:

• Ability to work autonomously and also be a team player
• Displays resilience and can work under pressure
• Has high level of influence
• Driven and proactive
• Earns respect and trust
• Critical thinking and time management
• Maintains confidentiality
• Undertakes self-analysis and evaluation
• Strong personal brand supporting the Firm’s values
• Punctual
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills (oral and written)
• Educated to diploma level standard or equivalent
• Professional certification in secretarial field
• Previous experience in a similar role within a professional services environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English

• Minimum 2 year's relevant experience in handling conveyancing transactions (private properties and HDB flats)
• Minimum 2 year's relevant experience in Wills, probate and administration, and family law matters
• Minimum GCE 'O' level
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
• Proficient in e-stamping, e-Lodgment and e-Litigation systems
• Diligent
• Self-motivated
• Positive work attitude
• Well-organised
• Meticulous
• Team player
• Able to work independently
• Able to deliver work within required timeframe

Job Summary

The Legal Secretary provides primarily secretarial and administrative support to 4 to 5 lawyers in an international law firm. The work involves effective multi-tasking, managing instructions from multiple sources and everyday office tasks. The role requires a high degree of organisation and meticulousness. They must also be well-versed in legal technologies (e.g., practice management systems) and office productivity tools (e.g., word-processing, presentation, and database software) which are regularly used in the course of their work.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join HFW, a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. HFW offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth, with a diverse and collaborative team of over 700 lawyers, including 180 partners, and over 400 business services professionals based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. HFW prides itself on its deep sector-focused expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture. We are, unapologetically, true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind, we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office, dynamic team environment, and create impactful work.

Key Responsibilities

• Case file opening/closing and archive closed file to warehouse
• Prepare engagement letters, legal documents, and business correspondence such as cover letters and emails
• Perform common risk management and compliance procedures such as checking KYC documents received from clients
• Perform ACRA company searches for due diligence
• Time entry for partner(s) and associates
• Prepare bundles for trials/hearings
• Prepare proforma invoices using 3E Elite, draft and engross bills, send invoices to clients etc
• Monitor payments and outstanding invoices
• Diary management, expense claims and travel, gift, and courier arrangements
• Booking of meeting rooms and covering reception as and when needed
• Maintain information management processes using iManage/Filesite data management system
• Identify and use the key legal terminology and standard forms and precedents involved in area of specialization.
• Use feedback and reflection for professional improvement
• Other ad-hoc duties assigned

Requirements

• Have at least 3 years experience in a law firm, preferably with working experience in aviation finance or corporate work
• Good working attitude
• Accurate, self-initiated and responsible
• Communicate and coordinate with all related parties clearly and effectively
• Excellent attention to details, able to prioritise workload and work in an organised manner
• Work independently even under time constraints
• A self-motivated team player
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Office 365, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Immediate availability preferred

What's On Offer

• Collegiate company culture
• Flexible working environment
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Competitive staff benefits, annual leave, medical insurance coverage
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development through our global training program
• A range of wellness programs, office, and team bonding events

Additional Information

Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to SPrecruitment@hfw.com.

HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website (www.hfw.com/Privacy-Notice), in the section "What we collect and how we use it".

You will work with a dynamic team of lawyers to represent a broad spectrum of clients in commercial and civil litigation and other types of disputes.

You will be able to hone your skills as a legal professional under the tutelage of our team which takes a keen interest in mentoring and developing younger lawyers.

Requirements :

* NQ to 2 years PQE;

* Singapore-qualified lawyer;

* Good drafting, communication, research, and advocacy skills;

* A good team player who can also work independently.

Kindly send us your detailed resume and academic transcripts, stating full details of qualifications and experience to : evelyn.chua@covenantchambers.com

Edmond Pereira Law Corporation is a full-service law firm that provides a wide range of legal services.

The firm is looking for Trainees who are undertaking their SILE Bar course. Applicants should possess strong written and oral advocacy skills. Applicants without prior experience (internships, attachments, etc) will be considered. We are looking for team players who have a sense of responsibility and enthusiasm towards legal practice. Our Trainees have access to our lawyers for guidance but are expected to demonstrate initiative and professionalism. Our Trainees can expect to be exposed to Criminal and Civil litigation and experience the thick of the action in Court. We believe in moulding responsible future lawyers and invest time and effort in each of our Trainees.

For more information on the firm and our practice areas, please visit https://www.epplaw.com.sg

Interested applicants please email your Cover Letter and CV to jamesgomez@epplaw.com.sg

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide legal support for our businesses across Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking law and wealth management, with the ability to advise on various investment product offerings and banking transactions, manage complex bank projects and navigate the ever-evolving legal and regulatory landscapes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of the Wealth Management business, including financial products, credit transactions and investment activities.
• Draft and review bank documentation related to account management, credit products and investment offerings.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across different jurisdictions, safeguarding the bank’s reputation and managing legal risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and different units on bank projects.
• Advise on regulatory issues as well as account-related matters, banking secrecy, data privacy, and cross-border business operations.
• Support the implementation of new initiatives and products, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with business objectives.
• Work closely with internal clients to meet their needs while overseeing legal considerations.
• Manage tight timelines for ongoing projects while supporting day-to-day business-as-usual matters efficiently.
• Oversee litigious matters and client disputes.

Qualifications:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 6-10 years of proven record in banking and regulatory compliance, preferably within a law firm or bank, with a focus on wealth management. Some experience in litigation is preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking laws, regulations and best practices in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recommend effective workaround solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently.
• Based in Singapore.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Responsibilities:

- Accompany the lawyer to attend meetings
- Organize and manage documents
- Convey information

Company Benefits

- 13th-month bonus at year-end

- Additional bonuses for excellent performance

- Annual leave and sick leave per Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Coordinate initial emergency response, evaluating incidents, soliciting all necessary information, and applying judgment according to interagency guides, protocols and pre-plans.
• Receive and evaluate emergency calls, soliciting information to initiate an appropriate response of emergency services personnel, acquiring critical information (law enforcement, fire, medical search and rescue, etc.) from the public and other public safety agencies.
• Use a variety of specialized computer programs such as NCIC (National Criminal Information Center), NLETS (National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), and CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) in the performance of dispatch duties.
• Perform multi-jurisdictional all-risk incidents (law enforcement, wildland fire, structural fire, aviation, intelligence, medical, search and rescue, and other emergency services), and/or serve at an interagency level (collaborate with federal, state, county, and local agencies).
• At the GS-07 may be required to obtain Emergency Medical Dispatch EMD) certification.

The Opportunity

Adobe is not your average tech company. We develop the tools and technologies that empower creative people to tell their stories and fuel digital transformations for all of your favorite brands.

Join us as a member of Adobe’s Privacy Office and Cybersecurity Legal team (“POCL”), to provide legal advice on privacy and security issues as POCL’s subject matter authority for the Asia Pacific Region (APAC). You’ll work closely with colleagues across the globe on groundbreaking issues and will have the opportunity to influence how we continue to develop our privacy and security programs. Bring your passion for security and privacy law and your best ideas!

What you’ll do

• Serve as subject matter expert on APAC privacy and security law within POCL, and with other partners across the company.
• Coordinate and drive cross-stakeholder alignment and provide region specific advice regarding privacy and security in a variety of workstreams including marketing, data governance, and public policy.
• Partner with our global incident response team) and serve as APAC regional lead on the POCL incident response team, leading legal efforts in APAC, including drafting and coordinating notification obligations, as-needed.
• Monitor, analyze, and drive operationalization and compliance efforts related to privacy and security-related legislative and regulatory developments across APAC.
• Work with our Government Relations team and a variety of industry groups to proactively influence privacy and security legislation and regulations across APAC.
• Partner with Adobe’s global sales legal teams to support negotiation efforts related to privacy and security topics, including by developing trainings and resources, with a special focus on our APAC-based customers and obligations.
• Support the review, development, and maintenance of applicable policies and standards related to privacy and security, and work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver outstanding privacy and data protection training initiatives throughout Adobe.
• Coordinate responses to APAC regulatory investigations and engagements concerning privacy and security-related matters.

Minimum qualifications

• Qualified attorney with at least 8 years of practice in a law firm or in-house with a focus on APAC privacy and security Law.
• Experience running multiple, high-priority projects and advancing complex projects.
• Experience conducting legal analysis for and engaging with privacy and security incident response efforts. Preference for experience in the APAC region.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with all levels of the organization, emphasizing what’s important and simplifying complex legal issues for non-lawyer audiences.
• Problem-solving prowess with excellent legal and business judgment.
• A business-friendly and flexible teammate who thinks creatively.
• This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days a week in an Adobe office in either Singapore, Nodia, India, or Sydney, Australia.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Based in Singapore, you will be part of the strategic layout of the company and manage the company’s legal portfolio, including:

• Identify any legal or regulatory issues concerning the business units and/or arising from the business activities, advise and provide commercial solutions to minimize legal risks and enable the management to make informed strategic decision within an acceptable risk.

• Draft, vet, review, negotiate and perfect various types of documents and contracts including master subscription agreements, data processing addenda, NDAs, payment agreements, financing, security and transaction documentation in support of overseas businesses.

• Monitor and ensure that all documents and contracts executed by the authorized signatories of the company are compliant with the current processes.

• Liaise and coordinate with company secretary, external solicitors and other third-party advisors on various legal, corporate and/or litigation matters.

• Responsible to enhance the corporate governance practices, revise the relevant guidelines and authority matrix to be in consistent with headquarters’ processes.

• Provide support in the event of any disputes or potential disputes and litigation matters.

• Responsible for establishment of the company’s compliance system, drafting of relevant policies.

• Actively contribute to cross-regional team projects.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidates we are looking for should be seasoned Legal Professionals with:

• Undergraduate LL.B. or postgraduate J.D. from a reputable university in Singapore, the UK, or a common law jurisdiction and valid practicing certificate in a common law jurisdiction.

• Admission to the bar in common law jurisdiction, preferably Singapore.

• Minimum 5 years in-house/banking experience, exposure in international trade is a must.

• Able to organize, prioritize, and manage large numbers of deadlines, in a fast-paced, rapidly-evolving, and demanding industry and work environment.

• Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude. Able to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.

Flexible Services from Pinsent Masons Vario provides legal professionals access to high-quality legal work with top-tier clients.

Our growing hub of legal experts have a variety of skills, specialisms and experience but they all enjoy quality legal projects best suited to their skillset and unparalleled support during their assignments.

We are now looking to expand our bench with an exceptional legal professional with experience in data privacy law.

As a legal consultant, you will need:

• Minimum 8 PQE in-house or within a law firm
• Experience in providing subject legal advice relating to the entire life cycle of personal data from collection to deletion
• Ability to liaise and collaborating on privacy legal matters with, particularly understanding global positions derived from the GDPR and advising when local APAC legal considerations apply
• Experience in online technology and AI is preferred

To join our hub, you need to demonstrate the following:

• Qualified lawyer with a strong academic background
• Top international law firm or equivalent in-house/secondment experience
• Flexible, communicative and adaptable
• Enthusiastic about embracing new work cultures
• Rapidly develop close, trusting relationships

To Apply, click on “Apply” and attach your latest CV. Alternatively you can contact our Account Executive, Rachel Lee at Rachel.Lee@pinsentmasons.com for a confidential conversation.