We are looking for a passionate, curious and driven Associate to be a part of our Banking team in Singapore. Reporting to the Partners, in this role, you will be drafting and negotiating a wide range of facility documentation across all fields of banking and finance such as leverage buy outs, acquisition financing, syndicated lending and structured trade finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiating finance documentation, demonstrating familiarity with the latest trends, precedents and market standards
- Providing sound commercial and legal advice to clients
- Acting for borrowers and lenders
- Supervising, managing and mentoring junior lawyers in the team leading by example and being a strong team player
- Networking with clients and other market players alike, in order to capitalize on new business opportunities
- Contributing know-how and experience to the team
- Communicating assertively when under pressure and being a proactive team player
Key Requirements:
- Excellent academic credentials
- Admitted in a common law jurisdiction
- NQ to 4 PQE (on the UK scale)
- Experience within a top tier firm would have an added advantage
- Strong networking and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
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