Job Description

Overview Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the Overview Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world's three largest financial centres - New York, London and Hong Kong - we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced. Responsibilities An exciting time to join the growing team in our Singapore office. A unique opportunity to develop your legal career in an area of high growth. To be an Associate, based in Singapore, covering the Asia-Pacific region for a global practice, and advise on banking & finance related matters, with a focus on fund finance Work with the Singapore Finance Partners to support and interact with the team's top-tier clients which include leading banks, financial institutions and funds The scope of legal work is varied and includes drafting, negotiating and handling complex multi-jurisdictional financings Qualifications / Person Specification Qualified in Singapore (English or other Commonwealth qualifications can be considered) Between 3 - 5 years' experience in Singapore (or 1- 3 PQE in England and Wales (or equivalent)) Strong experience in banking and finance, with experience of fund finance Willingness to learn new products and be a team player Take responsibility for running transactions and supervise juniors Fluent English (spoken and written) Attention to detail, organised, efficient and able to work under tight deadlines