Associate (Funds)

Withers KhattarWong LLP Job title: Associate Practice Group: Funds Location: Singapore About Withers KhattarWong LLP Withers KhattarWong LLP, a Singapore law practice, is one of Singapore's longest established and largest full-service leading law firms. As a member of the Withers network, clients have access to lawyers who are qualified to practice a wide range of jurisdictions including Singapore, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, UK and U.S. amongst others. We work closely with our associated Hong Kong and Tokyo offices to cover the region.

The role An opportunity now exists to join our Funds team, in Singapore. We are seeking a technically strong and ambitious associate looking to hone his/her skills and with the ability to develop clients. You will be working closely under the supervision of other experienced lawyers in a collegiate team. The role will focus on all aspects of funds-related work, and involves drafting and negotiating agreements, advising on regulatory compliance, and providing ongoing legal support to fund managers and investors.

We are looking for someone with strong academic credentials, preferably with experience in regulatory issues affecting fund managers and funds as well as in fund formation matters. A strong corporate background is essential.

Key Skills And Experience

• • 1-2 PQE is desirable
• • Admitted to practice in Singapore
• • Prior funds experience is highly preferable
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills
• • Excellent drafting skills
• • Analytical, organised, detailed and able to exercise initiative
• • Excellent research skills
• • Able to work well both independently and as part of a team
• • Able to manage multiple tasks

About Withers A law firm focused on people, performance, and collaboration.

For the past 130 years, we have supported some of the world’s most remarkable people and organizations at defining moments in their lives.

We are united in our commitment to integrity, quality and collaboration. We have a culture of high performance and deliver excellent service consistently across the firm. We provide tailored solutions built on trust and partner with our clients to achieve their goals.

Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world’s problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice.

Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, buying a home or protecting and defending their interests.

To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. And we are agile – focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy.

Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself.

Information for Recruitment Agencies Withers KhattarWong LLP endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Withers KhattarWong LLP operates a preferred supplier list and will not be accepting unsolicited applications from non-PSL agencies for this role.

Equal Opportunities Employment Statement It is the policy of Withers KhattarWong LLP to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.

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