About Duotech
Duotech is a Singapore-based technology company specialising in the consulting, design and engineering of customised software solutions and mobile applications. We help organisations drive innovation, improve operational efficiency and strengthen their competitive advantage through tailored, scalable technology solutions.
Our team of experienced software experts works closely with clients to understand their unique business challenges and deliver streamlined, high-impact solutions that enhance productivity and support sustainable growth.
About the Role
We are seeking a Legal Associate to join our Singapore or Kuala Lumpur offices, to bolster our team in managing cross-border business and regulatory matters. This role offers an impactful opportunity for a junior lawyer to transition into a dynamic in-house environment, developing the independence to navigate complex, unstructured legal tasks. The team is part of a broader regional and global group of legal and compliance professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Legal Counsels on a wide range of cross-border business and regulatory legal matters.
- Support regulatory work by assisting with license applications and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant frameworks.
- Assist and grow to independently review, assess, and evaluate business contracts.
- Partner closely with business teams to understand operational context and provide seamless legal support for commercial initiatives.
- Draft, review, and analyse legal documentation, policies, and regulatory submissions.
- Conduct legal research and provide practical, solution-oriented support.
- Work collaboratively with legal, compliance, and business teams as part of a wider function.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Law with 1-3 years of experience in private practice or in-house. Experience in financial services, fintech, or having done regional work is advantageous.
- Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (both written and spoken) is required to review legal documents in both languages and to communicate with English- and Chinese-speaking stakeholders across APAC.
- Sound legal judgement, risk awareness, and critical thinking when providing legal advisory in a business and operational context.
- Good legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, reasonable degree of independence, and willingness to play a supportive role within a wider team.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Join a high-calibre senior legal team within a wider regional and global legal & compliance group.
- Exposure to complex, cross-border FinTech, payments and financial markets work.
- Strong learning opportunities and career development.
- Collaborative, professional team culture that values attitude and contribution.
