Paralegal

About the company:

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and SMBs to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as JP Morgan, Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn's Top Startup in Singapore. In 2024, we also made it to CB Insights Top 100 Global Fintech List two years in a row.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds. Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the Fintech space!

About the team:

At Aspire, we understand the critical role that legal guidance plays in shaping our strategy and ensuring operational excellence. Our Legal Team is at the forefront of driving licensing strategies, managing compliance risks, and providing sound legal advice to guide Aspire's strategy. By embedding legal insight into our strategic planning, the team ensures that Aspire operates within regulatory frameworks while adhering to best practices across all areas of the business.

About the role:

• Preparation and filing of licensing applications for the company
• Assist in reviewing corporate agreements and documents
• Assist in document retrieval to other departments
• Research legal points from time to time
• Providing administrative and secretarial support to the legal team, including but not limited to maintenance of electronic agreements, maintain database of legal documents, printing, scanning, filing, organising, proof-reading and mailing documents.
• Handle a variety of general corporate legal matters
• Other tasks which may be assigned to you from time to time

Minimum qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years relevant working experience either in a law firm or in-house in a corporate legal department
• Diploma in Law (Degree Holder is welcome, but not necessary). Paralegal certification will be advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office and G Suite
• Able to work independently to manage filings and licensing applications and conduct legal research
• Good written and spoken English
• Conscientious, meticulous and with an eye for detail
• Positive attitude, consultative approach and self-motivation are all essential
• Highest work ethic and unlimited drive
• 100% execution-minded, hands-on approach
• High sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal and social skills

What we offer:

• Work from anywhere
• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Culture is Key: Most importantly, we always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You may learn more about our culture at our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

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