Associate
Date: 4 Feb 2025
Location: Singapore, SG, 049483
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Walkers is internationally recognized as having one of the premier offshore funds and corporate practices ("Funds & Corporate Team"). It is looking to further expand its Funds & Corporate Team in Singapore by recruiting an associate with 3-5 years post qualification experience to assist on an extremely diverse spectrum of British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law related issues.The role offers an exciting opportunity to an ambitious and hardworking associate to join a growing team in an international law firm with an excellent reputation.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Education, Skills & Experience
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- Qualified England & Wales lawyer with 3-5 years of post-qualifying commonwealth (including Singapore) experience in general corporate/M&A work from a well-regarded international law firm.
- Excellent academics with top-level international experience.
- Solid legal skills with competent understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge.
- Good interpersonal skills, willingness to take part in business development activities and initiatives.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Working in Singapore or other Asian jurisdictions experience preferred, but not essential.
Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
