Team structure
Stephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979. Our leading Corporate M&A practice has extensive experience of advising on complex cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions across jurisdictions in ASEAN.
Working within a highly experienced and commercially astute team, you will have the opportunity to work on market-leading, cross-border deals. Candidates must be able to strive to achieve very high-quality standards and a passion for delivering excellence to clients.
Main responsibilities
- You will be involved in all aspects of our M&A transactional matters including drafting transaction documents, as well as conducting due diligence and research on legal and regulatory issues.
- Drafts and deliver articulate, concise documents/advice using precedents and applying attention to detail reflecting instructions from client and/or supervisor.
- Be enthusiastic and take ownership of tasks delegated; clarifies scope, deadlines and delivers effectively.
- Working on a range of other corporate and commercial transactions and related matters.
- Applies and demonstrates up to date knowledge of the key areas of the law.
- Maintain efficient housekeeping and file management practices.
Attributes / skills required
The successful candidate should have the following:
- Qualified in either Singapore, England & Wales or any other common law jurisdiction
- NQ to 2 PQE
- Strong academic credentials are expected
- Able to work independently and have good legal drafting, presentation and analytical skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Demonstrates commercial awareness.
- Excellent legal research and analysis skills.
- Organised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realistically
- Good research skills and a natural interest in legal and commercial developments.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethics and good interpersonal skills
This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm's strategy and business needs.
