Paralegal - Capital Markets (6 month FTC)

We are recruiting for a Paralegal to join our Capital Markets team in Singapore on a 6 month FTC.

OUR OFFICE

A&O Shearman in Singapore is a hub for the firm's work across Southeast Asia, with our Singapore office being an intrinsic part of the firm's Asia Pacific network. Our history in Singapore spans 30 years.

We were among the first batch of international firms to be granted a Singapore Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) license in 2008. In providing clients with the highest quality Singapore, U.S., and English legal advice, we are able to leverage our strength in local law capability to manage the more complex deals with Singapore law elements.

We are, in every sense, one global team: supportive and collaborative, but also ambitious and driven. Our capacity to combine these qualities and provide a setting in which our people can thrive is what makes us different.

ROLE & RESPONSBILITIES

Transaction management on due diligence exercise including

• Drafting of documents such as board resolutions and closing certificates and updating other finance documents
• Assisting with condition precedent satisfaction and deal closing
• Running the SGX listing process independently, including dealing with issuers, banks and clients directly as required
• Indexing, copying financing transactions and filing a data room (the contents of which must be reviewed by an associate/trainee)
• Taking responsibility for ensuring the data room is kept in order
• Liaising with ACRA and MAS in relation to Singapore law matters
• Drafting secondary transaction documents, corporate and other supporting documents
• Liaising with clients and counterparties
• If required, taking part in meetings and conference calls
• If required, supervising and assisting data room visitors with photocopying and all other ad hoc general administration and queries;
• Preparing bibles
• Distribution of original documents and agreements
• Drafting correspondence
• Photocopying materials as required
• Proof-reading
• Indexing documents
• Researching legal matters
• Obtaining documentation

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Organised and methodical approach to work
• High level of accuracy and responsibility
• Ability to multi-tasks and prioritise work according to deadlines
• Ability to work with people across all levels
• Ability to work for several stakeholders
• Flexibility to work late if required occasionally
• Positive attitude, especially towards the more administrative aspects of the role
• Possess at least a Diploma, Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Executive is preferred
• Excellent research, writing and organisational skills
• Experience in drafting legal documents and closing transactions
• A hard working personality with a flexible, willing 'yes' attitude
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English
• Ability to work within a fast paced environment
• Ability to liaise with international clients on cross-border and multijurisdictional transactions
• Ability to be a team player

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in 29 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.