Posted 1y ago

Consulting lawyer - Banking & Finance - Singapore

@ A&O Shearman
Singapore, Singapore
HybridContract
Responsibilities:Leading projects, Supporting teams, Building relationships
Requirements Summary:Minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in banking and finance, with strong technical knowledge in Asian markets.
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Job description

The career you want without compromise

We are currently building a leading panel of banking and finance lawyers with expertise as set out below.  If you are a highly-skilled and self-driven lawyer with top tier technical experience in these areas then we are keen to hear from you:

  • General lending
  • Asian syndicated loan markets
  • Leverage finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Equity-backed and hybrid financing
  • Subscription line facilities
  • APLMA loan documentation

Key requirements

  • A right to work and reside in Singapore
  • Qualification to practice in at least one of England & Wales, the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore or Australia
  • A minimum of four years' post-qualification experience at a top tier law firm in this field
  • In-house legal experience at leading financial services institutions/corporates preferred (directly or as a secondee)
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in Asian markets
  • Self-starter with a commitment to building a career as a consultant and a drive to achieve at a high level whilst working as a consultant
  • Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
  • Client service-focused, with exemplary client service ethic and commitment
  • Strong commercial/business acumen 
  • Resilient, adaptable, autonomous and highly credible
  • Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

More variety. More control.

There really is no limit to the diversity of high-level work open to you. 

Client assignments can range from stepping into a team to support a project to taking on a senior manager role working on major transactions or regulatory change projects or implementation.  Assignments are usually two to six months in duration and tend to require you work a minimum of four days per week.  

You may also have the opportunity to work within A&O Shearman on an ad-hoc basis, supporting teams when needed or joining them for fixed periods to work on a deal.

Area of expertise

Peerpoint

Working arrangement

Hybrid (combination of office & remote working)