Virtus Law LLP (Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance) Hiring! Full Time Associate (Ship finance, Asset finance, Banking and Finance) in - Ricebowl

Company Description Virtus Law LLP and Stephenson Harwood LLP form the Stephenson Harwood (Singapore) Alliance, a licensed formal law alliance in Singapore that provides integrated services on multi-jurisdictional matters involving permitted areas of Singapore law. The Alliance is part of the wider Stephenson Harwood network, a global law firm with over 1,100 people, including more than 180 partners. Clients include listed and private companies, financial institutions, and individuals seeking pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice. With headquarters in London and ten offices across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, the firm combines strong local insight with seamless international capabilities. Collaboration with other high-quality law firms further strengthens its ability to handle complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Associate role based in Singapore, focusing on ship finance, asset finance, and banking and finance matters. The Associate will support partners and senior lawyers on loan and security documentation, ship and asset finance transactions, and structured financing deals, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, assisting with due diligence, coordinating with clients, counterparties, and other advisers, and managing transaction timelines and closing checklists. The role also involves preparing internal and client-facing memoranda, contributing to know-how and precedent development, and supporting business development initiatives such as client alerts and industry updates. The Associate is expected to work closely with colleagues across the Alliance and the broader Stephenson Harwood network on cross-border matters.
Qualifications

• Strong finance-related capabilities, including knowledge of Finance and experience working with Financial Statements and Financial Reporting.
• Well-developed Analytical Skills to interpret complex transaction structures and identify legal and commercial risks.
• Effective Communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with clients, counterparties, and internal stakeholders.
• Qualified lawyer in Singapore or another common law jurisdiction, with experience or strong interest in ship finance, asset finance, or banking and finance.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet tight deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced transactional environment.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service.
• Comfort working in an international setting and coordinating across different time zones and cultures.