Total 11 job vacancies by Mayer Brown Pk Wong & Nair Pte. Ltd.

Overview

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 26 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

Operating as Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair in Singapore we have been working in a Joint Legal Venture since 1 January 2023. Singapore is one of our fastest growing offices in the region and it is an exciting time to join the firm as we transform.

Responsibilities

The Regional Security Manager (Asia) will be responsible for providing technical leadership for strategic projects and initiatives on the security roadmap, as well as participating in more general network security and architectural efforts. The person will collaborate with other managers, engineers and departments to apply and support best practices for security, server building, change management, account management, documentation, and user experience management.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage team to provide continuous feedback to one another and upper management of the Global Security team and the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Monitor and maintain the security status of the Firm’s network and the intellectual assets held, in accordance with the Firm’s security policies.
• Help the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO as a liaison to the regional General Counsel and Risk Management.
• Perform e-discovery related matters, executing searches and producing output as required by the Firm.
• Ensure that Mayer Brown has a secure architecture for authorization and authentication internally, as well as business to business.
• Ensure that all security risks are managed, mitigated and communicated clearly and effectively.
• Ensure that objectives are achieved by working closely with all members of the IT organization and byparticipating with the Global Security Team within the security model.
• Ensure that change controls are adhered to and communicated to the partners and staff.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO in leading the team past any internal and external barriers that affect the Firm’s security.
• Keep abreast of all specific security issues and communicate to the Global Manager of Information Security.
• Assist in development and maintenance of all documentation related to Global Security Team operations and functions.
• Classifying Information and Data – setting classification standards and defining security roles.
• Manage security projects and initiatives.
• Control access to the firm’s Information Systems and related security configurations.
• Secure hardware, peripherals and other equipment logically and physically.
• Develop, implement, and maintain in-house software security and hardware.
• Assist HR regarding personnel issues relating to security.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO in mitigation of threats intelligence from external sources such as Government agencies, LS-ISAO community, and local law enforcement.
• Detect and respond to incidents of a security nature within the Mayer Brown environment.
• Address all Asia based tickets sent to security and assist other regions.
• Ensure monitoring and alert notifications are implemented in accordance with the business needs.
• Assist in the preparation, approval, implementation and adherence of the Information Security Policy within the firm.
• Assist in the development and authorization process of all new IT policies introduced, ensuring that the necessary security audits and tests are carried out prior to being introduced into production.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager with client audits and questionnaires including .
• Ensure that third party providers of Mayer Brown are audited in relation to our security guidelines to protect the Firm’s data and assets.
• Regularly monitor the Firm’s compliance with the security policies and report on concerns.
• Regularly work with members of the global security team to monitor the firm’s client requirements in relation to security processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate to upper management the cause of all security incidents, making recommendations as to how the specific incidents can be mitigated in the future.
• Assist in ensuring that Mayer Brown’s employees appreciate the benefits of security to the organisation, themselves and their working environment.
• Review new builds periodically to verify all security standards are being met and applied.
• Ensure the IT Security site on Global Net stays updated with current material.
• Ensure whenever possible that undesirable use of IT facilities is prevented/minimised at all times.
• Perform digital forensics on technology as requested by Human Resources, Information Technology or General Counsel.
• Willing to travel 25% domestically / internationally as needed.
• Function where feasible in relation to security duties, in a variety of roles including technology expert and vendor coordinator including identifying viable technologies, gathering requirements and providing recommendations on specific solutions and firm policy modernization relating to Mobility.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager in monitoring and controlling IT security expenses in Asia.
• Manage security vendors in relation to Asia matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• 4 year degree or relevant work experience.

Certification

• CISSP, CEH, or relevant work experience regarding security and networks.

Computer Skills

• 7 years of experience in an Information Security department.
• Excellent working knowledge of CISSP, CEH and CISM.
• Excellent knowledge of the ISO 27001 security standards.
• Good working knowledge of networking.
• Excellent knowledge of security standards.
• Ability to effectively work with and communicate with the Firm’s clients
• Good documentation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of a Microsoft Exchange email environment.
• Good knowledge of Disaster Recovery.
• Good knowledge of authentication methods.
• Technical knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure and O365.

Performance Traits:

• Must work well with others and contribute to the success of the team, communicating openly with teammates. Willingly asks questions where appropriate and guides others whenever possible.
• Personable and approachable.
• Able to work on own without direct supervision.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Customer-service focussed.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Uses own initiative.
• Ability to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to customers and senior management.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to be on call and respond as necessary.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

We are no accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this vacancy.

Overview

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 26 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

Operating as Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair in Singapore we have been working in a Joint Legal Venture since 1 January 2023. Singapore is one of our fastest growing offices in the region and it is an exciting time to join the firm as we transform.

Role Purpose

The IT Regional Manager (Asia) is a key proactive point of contact for lawyers and business services staff with regard to current and future technology opportunities and is the primary point of contact for the office Directors of Administration within their region, providing a “single point of contact” to address IT questions and concerns.

The IT Customer Service team is responsible for providing first/second line and at times 3rd line IT support for approved services and systems. This role is responsible for managing the team to ensure the needs of the business are met.

This team is responsible for trying to resolve incidents at the first point of contact, and escalate when we are unable to do so. They also manage and escalate requests and contribute to the successful deployment/upgrade of IT services and systems, and understand and support the overall IT strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage/support the team so every member is empathetic with users and knows how to communicate effectively.
• Manage the team so they can resolve the majority of incidents and requests at the first point of contact.
• Continual improvement of Customer Service to align their practices and services with changing business needs.
• Represent Asia so that their time zones, working practices and languages are taken into account when IT change requests are submitted, to ensure users are not adversely effected by scheduled changes.
• Incident management so that the negative impact of incidents is minimised by restoring operations as quickly as possible.
• Problem management, to reduce the likelihood and impacts of incidents by identifying actual and potential causes of them.
• Service request management, including documenting and socialising how requests are initiated, approved and fulfilled.
• Contribute to and update Customer Services' knowledge base.
• Develop a broad internal network through regular and effective communication with users.
• Ensure Customer Services update tickets in accordance with local, regional and global standards and processes.
• IT asset management of laptops, desktops, smartphones, peripherals and other assets as needed.
• Supplier management.
• Manage support for audio visual/video conference/webinar events and remote conference tools.
• Manage service activities related to new starters and leavers.
• Provide support to other IT teams by testing new software packages and upgrades to existing applications.
• Working with global training team to provision of learning delivery to include new staff induction, workplace skills, productivity/efficiency skills, mobility support and document production automation learning and support.
• Act as a technology resource to the Firm for industry trends, technology implementations (hardware and software) and change management issues.
• Effectively and proactively identify and communicate operations and business risks to IT and firm management.
• Travel required to regional offices.
• Encourage team members to provide continuous feedback to each other and share information openly.
• Actively participate and contribute to meetings outside of core working hours.
• Take a lead in establishing standards and guidelines.
• Undertake all relevant staff management activities appraisal/reviews, annual leave approvals, performance management and grievance guidance.
• Budget ownership of selected services.
• Point of contact and support for Desktop Team services during Asia hours which includes support the Windows desktop image build and deployment processes/ Software and Security Deployments /support the firm’s Citrix environment in Asia in relations to Citrix issues/support the firm’s Document Management environment in Asia
• Act as smart hands for 3rd line support requirements

Experience

• 5+ years' experience as an IT supervisor or manager, in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of the ITIL environment and processes essential.
• Knowledge of Win10 and all related problems with OS, error logs and troubleshooting
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office in addition to other relevant legal applications (time recording systems, metadata management systems, PDF converters, media players, document encryption and compression tools).
• Good understanding of Active Directory Users & Computers and its associated membership groups, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP & VPN as it relates to desktop support activities.
• Strong desktop PC, laptop, printer and iPhone hardware support and maintenance knowledge including imaging, parts replacement and configuring PCs to Firm standards for rollout to users.
• Good knowledge of latest smartphone devices (hardware and OS) and the way they are set up and configured.
• Law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of document management systems and e-filing processes is a bonus.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English, and Cantonese, Mandarin is a bonus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and have good attention to detail.
• Excellent understanding of the Firm’s goals and objectives.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

We are no accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this vacancy.

Overview

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 26 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

Operating as Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair in Singapore we have been working in a Joint Legal Venture since 1 January 2023. Singapore is one of our fastest growing offices in the region and it is an exciting time to join the firm as we transform.

Responsibilities

The Regional Security Manager (Asia) will be responsible for providing technical leadership for strategic projects and initiatives on the security roadmap, as well as participating in more general network security and architectural efforts. The person will collaborate with other managers, engineers and departments to apply and support best practices for security, server building, change management, account management, documentation, and user experience management.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage team to provide continuous feedback to one another and upper management of the Global Security team and the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Monitor and maintain the security status of the Firm’s network and the intellectual assets held, in accordance with the Firm’s security policies.
• Help the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO as a liaison to the regional General Counsel and Risk Management.
• Perform e-discovery related matters, executing searches and producing output as required by the Firm.
• Ensure that Mayer Brown has a secure architecture for authorization and authentication internally, as well as business to business.
• Ensure that all security risks are managed, mitigated and communicated clearly and effectively.
• Ensure that objectives are achieved by working closely with all members of the IT organization and byparticipating with the Global Security Team within the security model.
• Ensure that change controls are adhered to and communicated to the partners and staff.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO in leading the team past any internal and external barriers that affect the Firm’s security.
• Keep abreast of all specific security issues and communicate to the Global Manager of Information Security.
• Assist in development and maintenance of all documentation related to Global Security Team operations and functions.
• Classifying Information and Data – setting classification standards and defining security roles.
• Manage security projects and initiatives.
• Control access to the firm’s Information Systems and related security configurations.
• Secure hardware, peripherals and other equipment logically and physically.
• Develop, implement, and maintain in-house software security and hardware.
• Assist HR regarding personnel issues relating to security.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager and Global Director of Information Security/CISO in mitigation of threats intelligence from external sources such as Government agencies, LS-ISAO community, and local law enforcement.
• Detect and respond to incidents of a security nature within the Mayer Brown environment.
• Address all Asia based tickets sent to security and assist other regions.
• Ensure monitoring and alert notifications are implemented in accordance with the business needs.
• Assist in the preparation, approval, implementation and adherence of the Information Security Policy within the firm.
• Assist in the development and authorization process of all new IT policies introduced, ensuring that the necessary security audits and tests are carried out prior to being introduced into production.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager with client audits and questionnaires including .
• Ensure that third party providers of Mayer Brown are audited in relation to our security guidelines to protect the Firm’s data and assets.
• Regularly monitor the Firm’s compliance with the security policies and report on concerns.
• Regularly work with members of the global security team to monitor the firm’s client requirements in relation to security processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Identify and communicate to upper management the cause of all security incidents, making recommendations as to how the specific incidents can be mitigated in the future.
• Assist in ensuring that Mayer Brown’s employees appreciate the benefits of security to the organisation, themselves and their working environment.
• Review new builds periodically to verify all security standards are being met and applied.
• Ensure the IT Security site on Global Net stays updated with current material.
• Ensure whenever possible that undesirable use of IT facilities is prevented/minimised at all times.
• Perform digital forensics on technology as requested by Human Resources, Information Technology or General Counsel.
• Willing to travel 25% domestically / internationally as needed.
• Function where feasible in relation to security duties, in a variety of roles including technology expert and vendor coordinator including identifying viable technologies, gathering requirements and providing recommendations on specific solutions and firm policy modernization relating to Mobility.
• Assist the Global Information Security Manager in monitoring and controlling IT security expenses in Asia.
• Manage security vendors in relation to Asia matters.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• 4 year degree or relevant work experience.

Certification

• CISSP, CEH, or relevant work experience regarding security and networks.

Computer Skills

• 7 years of experience in an Information Security department.
• Excellent working knowledge of CISSP, CEH and CISM.
• Excellent knowledge of the ISO 27001 security standards.
• Good working knowledge of networking.
• Excellent knowledge of security standards.
• Ability to effectively work with and communicate with the Firm’s clients
• Good documentation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of a Microsoft Exchange email environment.
• Good knowledge of Disaster Recovery.
• Good knowledge of authentication methods.
• Technical knowledge of cloud environments such as Azure and O365.

Performance Traits:

• Ability to speak Cantonese and Putonghua and read simplified and traditional Chinese.
• Must work well with others and contribute to the success of the team, communicating openly with teammates. Willingly asks questions where appropriate and guides others whenever possible.
• Personable and approachable.
• Able to work on own without direct supervision.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Customer-service focussed.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Uses own initiative.
• Ability to weigh business needs against security concerns and articulate issues to customers and senior management.
• Willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to be on call and respond as necessary.

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

We are no accepting applications from Recruitment Agencies for this vacancy.

Operating as Mayer Brown PK Wong & Nair in Singapore we have been working in a Joint Legal Venture since 1 January 2023. Singapore is one of our fastest growing offices in the region and it is an exciting time to join the firm as we continue to progress.

Our Legal Secretary Team is highly regarded and we are looking to hire a Junior Legal Secretary who is in the beginning stages of their legal support professional career, and who is wanting to progress in a firm on a growth journey. They will work alongside a Senior Legal Secretary to learn and collaborate on meeting stakeholders needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, timely and professional support to Partners and Lawyers within the stakeholder group.
• Work alongside a Senior Legal Secretary to learn best practice and internal firm processes to meet the business needs.
• Develop and establish a career as a legal support professional in a leading global law firm.
• Arrange meeting and managing calendar to facilitate streamlined working habits, including time recording for fee earners.
• Assist in creating letters, preparing presentation materials and legal document collation.
• Responsible for file management on the iManage document management system, and maintaining good filing practices.
• Liaise with travel providers to arrange business travel and client/seminar meeting attendance.
• Assist in the preparation of bills and liaising with the Accounts Team to ensure accurate issuing inline with firm processes.

Requirements:

• Formal secretarial or legal professional studies.
• This role is suitable for someone who is at the start of their legal support professional career.
• Less than 2 years' legal secretarial/administrative experience, and who is willing to develop and learn under guidance.
• Experienced in MicroSoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Comfortable learning new technologies and developing best practice in tasks specific to the legal profession.
• Confident in written and spoken English and in liaising with stakeholders in person and remotely.
• Uses initiative to get tasks done, is detail orientated and proactive about 'what else' when managing stakeholders matters.
• Enjoys working in a team orientated firm, and willing to assist colleagues when additional support is needed.
• Organised, and with the ability to prioritize and work to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Due to robust growth, we are looking for a Senior Business Coordinator to join our highly regarded practice in Singapore.

You will be a critical member of the Singapore office, reporting the Business Development Manager / Snr Executive, while working closely with the local BD team, partners, lawyers, and colleagues from other departments. As part of the broader Asia and global business development and marketing function, you will work with international colleagues on other regional and global projects where required. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail and a high-level of collaboration with other functions. Key attributes to ensure success in this role include a strong ability to prioritise, willingness to take ownership of tasks, along with a proactive and positive attitude. Flexibility to work across all practices will be required, the role predominantly will be supporting the BD Manager and Snr Executive who have split roles and practice groups that they support. Pending on workloads it will be interchangeable as some groups become busier than others.

• Act as a forward-thinking resource to the Business Development Team and wider practice in Southeast Asia.
• Prepare responses to client request for proposals, while assisting with content development for associated presentation and pitch materials, including curating and maintaining relevant deals lists.
• Conduct client, industry and market research to identify new leads, including opportunities to expand relationships with existing clients.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the Firm’s priority product, industry and practice areas in support of targeted pursuit and client development activity.
• Support the Firm’s marketing communications and campaign activity across all channels including advertising (digital and print), conferences, events, sponsorships and other key profile-building opportunities.
• Take a creative and impactful approach to drafting submissions for legal directories and other industry awards.
• Take initiative and ownership for the development of new approaches and processes to meet service needs.
• Leverage the firm's global client relationship management system (i.e. InterAction) to create targeted client lists for busines development and marketing purposes.
• Prepare content for all product, industry and practice areas in Southeast Asia and contribute to relevant internal communication channels.
• Help to source, run and manage internal and external client events and venues. This will range from small intimate seminars to large scale 300+ client events.

Qualifications / Person Specification

• An undergraduate degree in a related business field and/ or relevant post-graduate qualifications preferred.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar position or more than 3 years in professional services and/or similar industry.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A knowledge of InterAction (or similar CRM systems) is preferred, but not essential.
• Solid time management and prioritisation skills to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Event planning from concept to completion would be desirable coupled with good interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with virtual events platforms (e.g., Webex, Zoom, Teams).
• Familiarity with research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, EMIS, LexisNexis, Lexology).
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must have a mature, professional and personable presentation and demeanour.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving capabilities, a team-first and client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide full spectrum of secretarial support to fee earners
• Prepare client engagement letters and matter opening of files
• Schedule of meetings, travel arrangements and diary management
• Coordinate and manage local and overseas business-related activities
• Assist in various reports preparation
• Coordination and prepare bills to clients and input timesheets for fee earners
• Printing and preparing bibles and other physical documents
• Formatting documents and word processing
• Communicate effectively with management, internal and external clients

Qualifications / Person Specification

• Formal secretarial training
• Minimum 2 years’ legal secretarial experience from well-regarded legal firms
• Excellent PC skills in MS Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint
• Self-motivated, self-directed and proactive with good organizational and time management skills and a strong sense of responsibility
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English

Responsibilities

Due to robust growth, we are looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to join our highly regarded practice in Singapore.

• Act as a forward-thinking resource to the Business Development Team and wider practice in Southeast Asia.
  Prepare responses to client request for proposals, while assisting with content development for associated presentation and pitch materials, including curating and maintaining relevant deals lists.
• Conduct client, industry and market research to identify new leads, including opportunities to expand relationships with
  existing clients.
• Develop a good working knowledge of the Firm’s priority product, industry and practice areas in support of targeted pursuit and client development activity.
• Support the Firm’s marketing communications and campaign activity across all channels including advertising (digital and
  print), conferences, events, sponsorships and other key profile-building opportunities.
• Take a creative and impactful approach to drafting submissions for legal directories and other industry awards.
• Take initiative and ownership for the development of new approaches and processes to meet service needs.
• Leverage the firm's global client relationship management system.
  (i.e. InterAction) to create targeted client lists for business development and marketing purposes.
• Prepare content for all product, industry and practice areas in Southeast Asia and contribute to relevant internal communication channels.
• Help to source, run and manage internal and external client events and venues. This will range from small intimate seminars to large scale 300+ client events.

Qualifications / Person Specification

• An undergraduate degree in a related business field and relevant post-graduate qualifications preferred.
• 4-5 years’ experience in a similar position or more than 5 years in professional services and/or similar industry.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite of applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• A knowledge of InterAction (or similar CRM systems) is preferred, but not essential.
• Familiarity with virtual events platforms (e.g., Webex, Zoom, Teams).
• Familiarity with research techniques and databases typically used for competitive intelligence (e.g., Manzama, Capital IQ, Mergermarket, EMIS, LexisNexis, Lexology).
• Excellent interpersonal skills – must have a mature, professional and personable presentation and demeanour.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving capabilities, a team-first and client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and expanding Singapore office as a Counsel and become a member of our Global Finance Practice.

• The ideal candidate should have pqe 9+, covering the Asia-Pacific region for a global practice, and advise on banking & finance related matters, with a focus on:
• structured finance;
• project finance;
• general lending and security;
• banking & finance regulatory and advisory, and
• LNG matters

Qualifications / Person Specification

• Work with the Singapore partners to support and interact with the team's clients which include financial institutions, funds and multi-national corporates throughout the region
• Qualified in Singapore (England & Wales or Australian qalifications will also be considered)
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in Singapore (or 8pqe in England and Wales (or equivalent))
• Strong experience in LNG, banking and finance, with experience of structured lending being especially useful
• Willingness to learn new products and be a team player
• Fluent English (spoken and written) required
• Attention to detail, organised, efficient and able to work under pressure

Overview

Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry.

We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical support to the relevant Practice Group and manage the timeline of each transaction/project/pitch
• Assist in the provision of services to our clients, drafting documents and performing legal research
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, etc.
• Court attendances if required

Qualifications / Person Specification

When we’re recruiting, we aren’t just looking for trainees— we’re looking for future partners. That means that as well as a strong legal academic record, you’ll have an entrepreneurial mindset, outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal abilities (in English and in Chinese).

There’s no particular type of trainee at Mayer Brown. Diversity is critical to our success as a global law firm, so we always try to ensure that our training pool is representative of our international team.

Trainee experience in international law firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Legal Secretary – Shipping will provide dedicated and quality support to the Head of Shipping Services and a leading team of shipping lawyers covering a range of documentation, secretarial and administrative tasks, including but not limited to: document review, production and management, billing, client relationship coordination and file management.

Working as part of the broader secretarial support team, the Legal Secretary must be organized, have good attention to details and be comfortable working with large volume documentation. The individual must also be flexible, a team player and committed to delivering high-quality and accurate work in a timely manner.

• Prepare client engagement letters, conduct conflict searches and matter opening of files.
• Arrange internal and external meetings, taking care of room bookings and updating meetings to Fee Earners’ diary promptly
• Undertake any printing, photocopying, scanning and binding as required, ensuring the documents are collated in correct order.
• Assist with large volume shipping finance transactional documents, registration, distribution, bibling and other document management tasks.
• Manage and coordinate the billing process on behalf of fee earners (i.e. prepare narratives; liaise with fee earners and finance team; verify third party invoices; draft routine billing correspondences to be sent out to the clients; check billing rates; ensure timely billing and monitor settlement of outstanding bills).
• Processing Expenses in the Expenses Recording System.
• Updating client contacts into InterAction Database and maintaining up to date client/matter list.
• Coordinate and manage local and overseas business-related activities, including but not limited to travel and meeting arrangements.

Qualifications / Person Specification

• University graduate with at least 2-3 years’ experience in a support role from well-regarded law firms; prior shipping background/experience will be beneficial but not mandatory. Experienced candidates with more years of experience are also welcome to apply
• Fluent written and spoken English and competent Mandarin is required, fluency in Cantonese or a South East Asian language is advantageous
• Excellent PC skills in MS Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong knowledge of word processing and heavy formatting of documents in MS Word.
• Demonstrate strong attention to details and produce high quality/accurate work.
• Exceptional ability to prioritise own workload to meet agreed and often conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm and retain a professional attitude under pressure.
• Strong initiative, organization and problem solving skills with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong interpersonal, communications, teamwork skills and “can-do” attitude
• Self-motivated, self-directed and proactive with good organizational and time management skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Flexible to work beyond office hours if required.

Apply this job at: apacjobs-mayerbrown.icims.com/jobs/5023/secretary-%28shipping%29/job

Responsibilities

• Provide a full secretarial support to lawyers
• Provide a responsive and professional support service; have a flexible and enthusiastic approach to team work
• Responsible for locating files and maintaining good files records
• Assist in drafting letters and preparing presentation materials

Qualifications / Person Specification

• Formal secretarial training
• Minimum 3 years' legal secretarial experience from well-regarded legal firms
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Strong computer skills including English typing
• Strong sense of responsibility; excellent organisation skills
• Self-motivated and efficient; able to work independently and under pressure

Apply this job at: apacjobs-mayerbrown.icims.com/jobs/5016/secretary/job