Job Description

What we will offerWe will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.Team StructureStephenson Harwood has been established in Asia since 1979, where a majority of its offices and more than a quarter of the firm\'s headcount reside. The Singapore office was established in 1996, and houses a 60+ lawyer team practising in multiple areas within a licensed, formal law alliance between Stephenson Harwood LLP and Virtus Law LLP.This role is working within the award-winning, commercially-minded and dedicated Stephenson Harwood corporate practice, that is recognised and ranked by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.Main ResponsibilitiesThis is a rare, multi-disciplinary role for a motivated & high-performing individual looking to work in fast-growing areas of legal practice. The two main areas of practice for the successful candidate are:

• M&A transactional matters, typically on a cross-border basis, including drafting transaction documents, conducting due diligence and conducting research on legal and regulatory issues; and
• International sanctions, including advisory work, conducting due diligence, handling delisting applications, preparing and managing applications for specific licences and to release blocked funds.

Most of our roles are hybrid, meaning that colleagues benefit from working in our office and remotely. We are happy to discuss this and other flexible working arrangements with you as part of the application and interview process.Attributes/Skills Required

• 2 to 4 years PQE, at highly-regarded law firm(s).

• Ideally, admission to practice law in the U.S., but this is not essential.

• Strong corporate / M&A experience, with cross-border experience preferred.

• Experience in and/or interest in developing expertise in international sanctions.

• Ability to work independently, within challenging deadlines, along with excellent legal drafting, presentation, analytical, communication and other technical skills.

• Excellent research skills and a natural interest in corporate and sanctions developments.

• Interest in attending business development and profile-raising events.

• Proactive attitude to the involved legal practice areas, strong work ethic and good interpersonal skills.

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm\'s strategy and business needs.About the FirmWith 8 offices worldwide and with our headquarters based in London, Stephenson Harwood is a law firm where our people are committed to achieving the goals of our clients - listed and private companies, institutions, and individuals across the globe. Our mix of expertise and culture results in a combination of deep local insight and the capability to provide a seamless international service.Our experience encompasses corporate, commercial litigation and arbitration, employment, pensions and private wealth, finance, marine and international trade, and real estate and projects.We assemble teams of bright thinkers to match our clients\' needs and give the right advice from the right person at the right time. Dedicating the highest calibre of legal talent to overcome the most complex issues, we deliver pragmatic, expert advice that is set squarely in the real world.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.Our values:Individuality - We encourage creativity and develop talentCommitment - To be the best and deliver the highest standardTeamwork - We work together to build close, long-term relationshipsStraight talking - We say what we mean and do what we sayThese values express the personality of the individuals within our firm. They are the behaviours we encourage in our people and the standards which inform our decisions and actions.Our vision into 2026To be a successful firm where talented people work together in an entrepreneurial environment, building long term client relationships.This vision is about who we want to be, as well as who we are. It is as much about our values as about our character \xe2\x80\x93 the attributes we want to see from all of our people. It also reflects the importance of remaining independent - a clear sign that we are confident in our own future. That\'s how we unlock our entrepreneurial spirit, advising our clients with top performing teams.A key part of the 2026 strategy is to focus on five core sectors: decarbonisation, life sciences, private capital & funds, technology, and transportation & trade. These have been identified as crucial in the drive for accelerated profitable growth.

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