SIDLEY AUSTIN SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. Hiring! Full Time Legal Assistant in Central Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 10,000 - Ricebowl

Summary:

Full legal assistant responsibilities in supporting lawyers of the Capital Markets practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Support

• Conduct documentary and on-site due diligence processes
• Draft simple legal documents under supervision
• Handle closing and prepare closing documents
• Perform legal research under supervision
• Coordinate with different parties on administrative matters
• Additional ad hoc tasks as required

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor or Master of Laws graduate or equivalent
• Prior local or overseas experience in any transactional practice preferred but not a must
• Proficient in English

Other Skills and Abilities:

In addition to the above, the following is also expected of the successful candidate:

• Good English writing skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good judgment with strong legal sense
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed analytical ability and problem-solving skills
• Works harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion

Sidley is one of the world’s largest law firms, with approximately 2,000 lawyers practicing in the U.S., Asia, Europe and Australia.