Associate - Banking & Finance

We are seeking a dynamic junior lawyer with 2-3 years of experience to join our Banking & Finance team, based in Singapore. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work closely with esteemed Partners and , as well as the broader Partner group. The team specialises in traditional bank lending, leveraged and structured finance, and complex restructurings, with significant expertise in cross-jurisdictional transactions across Asia and EMEA, while also advising financial institutions and corporate borrowers on structured finance, leveraged finance, and restructuring matters, drawing on experience from major financial hubs globally.

Join our team and gain invaluable experience under the guidance of these highly regarded professionals in the Banking & Finance sector.

In this position, your responsibilities will include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, assisting with negotiations, and engaging clients directly. You will also contribute to business development initiatives focused on banking and finance transactions. Our clients include private credit funds, financial institutions, corporate borrowers, and private equity sponsors, who rely on our expertise to navigate intricate financing arrangements and banking regulations.

Applicant Criteria for the Position:

We invite applications from candidates eager to contribute to the growth of KWM's innovative and vibrant team environment in Singapore, while collaborating daily with our offices in Australia. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage in complex banking and finance legal matters.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A recognised legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction, paired with a minimum of 1-2 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm that informs up to three years tenure in practice.
• Proven familiarity with, and experience advising on, banking and finance law, particularly in relation to traditional lending, leveraged finance, and structured finance.
• Documented experience working on PRC transactions and fluency in business Mandarin is a must.
• Robust understanding of corporate and commercial transactions and projects, particularly in relation to financing and restructuring.
• Superior drafting, analytical, communication, and research capabilities that contribute to precision in legal deliverables.
• Highly commercial and practical, with the ability to focus on issues that truly matter to our clients.
• A client-service driven mindset with the ability to cultivate and sustain strong client relationships.
• Collaborative spirit and adeptness to forge enabling internal professional relationships within a global setting.
• Innovative enthusiasm for business development activities, including strategising client presentations and relations management.
• An agile approach, adaptable to diverse legal challenges and task executions.
• Effective project management skills facilitating the delivery of multiple and concurrent transactions and assignments.
• Experience coordinating and managing local counsel across the APAC region on transactions and projects.
• Experience using AI tools in the delivery of legal services.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, and creating .

We live by our , and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, , policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click Apply Now to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Britt Evans - Senior Resourcing Consultant ().

If you are not a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Singapore.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Orang Laut and Malay peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email .