Legal Associate in Corporate Real Estate Practice

Rajah & Tann Singapore is a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, one of the largest regional networks comprising award winning law firms with offices in 10 countries. Individually, each firm offers the highest standards of service to locally based clients. Collectively, we handle the most complex regional and cross border deals.

With over 750 fee earners in the region working towards one shared goal of giving our clients the home advantage, we are the Lawyers Who Know Asia.

What are we looking for

We are looking to hire junior to mid-level Singapore-qualified Associates to join our Real Estate practice in our Singapore office.

The ideal candidate will have worked in a well-established transactional corporate real estate team and have experience with corporate real estate work across the commercial and industrial property sectors in Singapore.

The team has handled some of the largest real estate transactions in Singapore and the region hence you can expect to have exposure to complex property related matters in a challenging and fast paced environment.

The Role Will Involve

• End to end real estate transactions including but not limited to acquisition, financing, development, ownership, leasing and disposition, through all the various stages such as deal structuring, negotiations, deal documentation and legal risk advisory.
• Property due diligence and advisory services on all property issues.
• Representing corporations in connection with acquisition, disposals, investments and divestments of commercial, industrial and residential properties.
• Sale and purchase by private treaty, auction or tender, both for individuals and on a collective basis.
• Direct and indirect real estate investments, real estate project financing, sale and leaseback property transactions, real estate joint developments, en bloc sales and purchases, development projects and real estate securitization.
• Representing landlords and tenants in leasing and subleasing transactions.
• Supporting a myriad of property-related financing and refinancing transactions.

The list of duties and responsibilities is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and therefore, may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Singapore qualified lawyer with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
• Experience in transactional corporate real estate matters focusing on commercial and industrial properties.
• Sound foundation in property laws, regulations and conveyancing practice and procedures.
• Commitment to technical excellence and delivering excellent client service.
• Possesses initiative, drive and commercial acumen, and can work well both independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Excellent research skills.
• Keen interest in the real estate sector.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your updated CV.