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

As the global private client firm, we are trusted advisors to families, founders, fiduciaries and businesses – and more than this, to governments, charities and financial institutions.

We structure, grow and preserve capital. We protect reputations and relationships, ideas and innovations. We secure our clients’ legacies across generations.

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.

We are delighted that we have been awarded Mansfield Certification Plus in relation to our recruitment and leadership progression efforts in the US and UK. This certification is an encouraging milestone as we continue to champion diversity within our organization and in the wider legal sector.

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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