About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. If you aspire to be the best, and work with the best, this is where you belong.
About The Role
The Paralegal – Antitrust & Competition is an integral part of Latham's Legal Professional and Paralegal team and will work to support the firm's Antitrust & Competition practice. The paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys throughout all phases of Asia-Pacific antitrust matters, including managing matter documentation, coordinating regulatory filings, conducting legal and factual research, tracking deadlines, and supporting client deliverables. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, manage multiple matters simultaneously, maintain high levels of accuracy, and proactively identify and resolve issues. This role will be based in our Singapore office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and maintaining filing trackers, regulatory calendars, matter status reports, and project plans
- Drafting forms, letters, or other legal documents
- Coordinating competition and merger control filings across multiple jurisdictions and liaising with local counsel as required
- Reviewing, organising, and analysing large volumes of documents and data for investigations, regulatory requests, and due diligence exercises
- Providing timely updates and status reports to attorneys and clients
- Ensuring accuracy, version control, and compliance with firm standards and procedures
- Anticipating typical work for a case or transaction and work with supervisors to ensure all aspects are addressed
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Have the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment and maintain a client-service mindset
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with excellent judgment and discretion
And have:
- Experience as a paralegal or legal professional in a leading law firm, regulatory authority, competition agency, consulting firm, or in-house legal department, preferably
- Experience supporting competition, antitrust, regulatory, investigations, or litigation matters, preferably
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and fluent proficiency in Mandarin, preferably
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant jurisdiction
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham's comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Insurance
- Confidential Counseling & Coaching
- Family Building Benefits & Resources
- Well-Being programs
- And more!
Additionally, we have a range of programming including Global Affinity Groups, which are open to all. These groups provide a firmwide platform to share experiences and advice as well as an opportunity to participate in a supportive network with common interests to help make life at the firm even better.
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute. #Associate
