Employment Associate

Bird & Bird ATMD is a leading Singapore law firm associated with Bird & Bird, an international law firm that supports organizations shaped by the digital economy. We combine strong local insight with deep sector expertise across technology & communications, retail and consumer, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, and other key industries.

As part of Bird & Bird’s international practice, our Singapore team is supported by a global network of more than 1,600 lawyers across 34 offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. This enables us to deliver a full service legal offering with seamless cross border capability and truly international reach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Partner in a range of advisory, transactional and contentious employment work as well as some industrial relations work, including but not limited to:review and revise standard employment documentation, handbooks, etcassist in matters such as employment due diligence on transactionsreview materials relevant to Data Subject Access Requestsprovides support on appropriate contentious employment matters (for example, disclosure, document handling, etc.)respond to client queries on day-to-day HR-related issues (eg assisting in grievances, disciplinary actions)carry out specific research tasks, cross-border project matter managementrepresent clients in litigationco-ordinate billing and assist in preparing (and where appropriate, deliver) client training
• Develop, manage, and build strong relationships with clients through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
• Comply with risk requirements, Firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement, and client acceptance processes.
• Liaising with teams elsewhere in the Firm (e.g. Paris employment team) as required on fee-earning or other projects.
• Establish effective relationships with both individuals and groups across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; participate in Firm's events and CSR initiatives; support and attend marketing/industry events; and assist with training and preparation of legal precedents.
• Skills, experience and qualifications
• At least 2 years' PQE Singapore qualified lawyer but we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience.
• Good knowledge of employment law as an area and relevant industry sector(s).
• Possess initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex issues succinctly, verbally and in writing.
• Strong IT literacy, including an aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in) the use of software and IT applications, for example using software tools intelligently to navigate large databases/document management systems.

Fluency in an ASEAN language is a plus.