Paralegal
3 days ago
Job Summary
A top-rated international law firm is looking for a diligent and meticulous Paralegal to join their growing Commodities Practice in its Singapore office.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a strong footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and a long-standing history in international commerce. This firm offers excellent opportunities for professional development and growth, with a diverse and collaborative team of over 600 lawyers, including 180 partners, based in offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. This firm prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative, and collaborative culture. We are, unapologetically, true sector experts. Clients come to us because of our deep industry knowledge and ability to talk their language. Bearing the commercial solution in mind, we underpin our advice with a solid foundation of legal expertise. Come join us and be a part of our growing Singapore office, dynamic team environment, and create impactful work.
Team and Team Structure
You will have the opportunity to join a global leading practice focusing on interesting cross-border work in respect of commodities trading.
Key Responsibilities
Provisioning of full legal and administration support to lawyers in the team.
Supporting fee earners in drafting, amending, proof-reading and finalising transaction documentation, KYC, engagement letters, policy notes and memoranda of advice.
Conducting initial due diligence (such as the investigation/verification of facts and figures for projects, examining documents, and researching on laws, regulation and policy (both Singapore and elsewhere)).
Demonstrating good housekeeping and file management practices (including precedent banks).
In conjunction with the business development team and the lawyers, assisting with preparing pitches to clients for new matters.
Assisting other team members in transaction management, including managing timelines for multiple matters.
Liaising with external parties including clients and other legal professionals in other law firms and HFW offices.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to new business development and growth initiatives through participation in strategic projects with high business impact and visibility.
Requirements
A law degree from a reputable university.
Ideally with two years relevant working experience in a law firm.
Good command of English.
Drafting and research skills.
Ability to work under pressure, dealing with unknowns and handle concurrent tasks.
Being able to marry good practical skills with practical solutions and approaches to real-world untested problems.
A team player with the ability to work in a multi-cultural and collegiate law-firm environment.
Good communication skills.
What's On Offer
Collegiate company culture.
Flexible working environment.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Competitive staff benefits, annual leave, medical insurance coverage.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development through our global training program.
A range of wellness programs, office, and team bonding events.
Additional Information
Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.
If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to
HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.
HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website ( in the section "What we collect and how we use it".
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