Mid-level/Senior Associate, Core Finance

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Core Finance practice in Singapore for a period of 12 to 24 months. This role is ideally suited to a mid- to senior-level finance lawyer looking to gain international experience and expand their exposure to cross-border financing transactions across Asia. The Singapore team advises on a broad range of banking and finance matters, offering an excellent platform to deepen technical expertise and develop a well-rounded international finance skillset. You will work closely with our Singapore-based partner Salonika Rathod, as well as colleagues across the firm's international network. The role offers exposure to market-leading matters and the opportunity to work on transactions with meaningful regional and global impact.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including corporate lending, acquisition finance and general financing matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance and transaction documentation
• Supporting due diligence processes and coordinating multi-jurisdictional workstreams
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on transaction execution and client delivery
• Assisting with client development, knowledge sharing and internal know-how initiatives
• Exploring opportunities to leverage AI and legal technology to improve efficiency and ways of working
• To be successful in this role, you will have:
• Qualification as a lawyer with 4-7 years' PQE in banking and finance
• Be Singapore qualified, or qualified in England & Wales and/or Australia with relevant finance experience
• Strong drafting skills and a keen interest in complex financing structures
• A commercial mindset, sound judgement and attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities
• A collaborative, proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality client service
• Curiosity around innovation and the use of AI in legal practice

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