Bird & Bird Hiring! Full Time Employment Associate in - Ricebowl

Bird & Bird ATMD is a leading Singapore law firm associated with Bird & Bird, an international law firm that supports organizations shaped by the digital economy. We combine strong local insight with deep sector expertise across technology & communications, retail and consumer, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, energy and utilities, and other key industries.

As part of Bird & Bird’s international practice, our Singapore team is supported by a global network of more than 1,600 lawyers across 34 offices in Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. This enables us to deliver a full service legal offering with seamless cross border capability and truly international reach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Partner in a range of advisory, transactional and contentious employment work as well as some industrial relations work, including but not limited to:
• review and revise standard employment documentation, handbooks, etc
• assist in matters such as employment due diligence on transactions
• review materials relevant to Data Subject Access Requests
• provides support on appropriate contentious employment matters (for example, disclosure, document handling, etc.)
• respond to client queries on day-to-day HR-related issues (eg assisting in grievances, disciplinary actions)
• carry out specific research tasks, cross-border project matter management
• represent clients in litigation
• co-ordinate billing and assist in preparing (and where appropriate, deliver) client training
• Develop, manage, and build strong relationships with clients through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress.
• Comply with risk requirements, Firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement, and client acceptance processes.
• Liaising with teams elsewhere in the Firm (e.g. Paris employment team) as required on fee-earning or other projects.
• Establish effective relationships with both individuals and groups across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; participate in Firm's events and CSR initiatives; support and attend marketing/industry events; and assist with training and preparation of legal precedents.

Skills, experience and qualifications

• At least 2 years' PQE Singapore qualified lawyer but we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience.
• Good knowledge of employment law as an area and relevant industry sector(s).
• Possess initiative and resourcefulness.
• Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to summarise complex issues succinctly, verbally and in writing.
• Strong IT literacy, including an aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in) the use of software and IT applications, for example using software tools intelligently to navigate large databases/document management systems.
• Fluency in an ASEAN language is a plus.