Linklaters is a leading global law firm, advising the world's top companies, financial institutions, and governments on their most complex and innovative transactions. With a strong presence in key financial centres and a dedicated India practice spanning over 25 years, we provide seamless advice on cross-border deals involving Indian markets. Our Equity Capital Markets (ECM) team is renowned for handling high-profile IPOs, secondary offerings, private placements, and other equity-linked transactions, combining deep sector expertise with a collaborative, client-focused approach.
We are seeking a Junior Associate to join our dynamic ECM team, with a primary focus on India-related transactions. Based in our Singapore office, you will play a key role in advising international and Indian clients on equity capital raisings, regulatory compliance, and market-shaping deals. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge matters in one of the world's fastest-growing economies, contributing to our integrated global practice while developing your leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical
- Assist in the drafting, review, and negotiation of transaction documents and offer documents, including prospectuses, offering memoranda, underwriting agreements, and regulatory filings.
- Help conduct due diligence, manage deal execution, and provide strategic advice on ECM transactions such as IPOs, follow-on offerings, rights issues, and equity-linked instruments.
- Advise clients on regulatory frameworks and cross-border listing, while coordinating with local counsel as needed.
Client Relationship Management
- Helping to advise clients under appropriate supervision.
- Providing commercial and legal advice to clients.
- Demonstrating market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors.
Business Development
- Participating in recruitment initiatives, client marketing and developing networks with other professionals, participating at conferences or professional organizations.
- Contributing to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep.
- Collaborating with cross-practice teams on integrated deals and contribute to business development initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- Qualified lawyer with minimum 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in ECM, gained at a top-tier international or Indian law firm.
- Strong background in ECM transactions, with exposure to India-focused deals.
- Familiarity with key precedents, market standards, and regulatory bodies such as SEBI, BSE/NSE, and international exchanges.
- Dual qualification (e.g., England & Wales and India) would be advantageous but not essential.
- Proven ability to assist on complex, multi-jurisdictional projects under tight deadlines.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide client-centric advice.
- Effective communicator, capable of building rapport with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Team player with leadership potential, comfortable supervising juniors and driving deal efficiency.
- Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry-leading partners, and involvement in high-impact global transactions.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with initiatives to support underrepresented groups.
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