Job Description

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in APAC. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and MSME to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and helped more than 15,000 businesses using our suite of products.

In 2022, we were awarded Best Employer of the Year and Payments Tech of the Year by Asia Fintech Awards, ranked #1 on LinkedIn\'s 2022 Top Startups list and were listed on YC Top Companies 2022. In 2023, we ranked Top 10 on The Straits Times Fastest-Growing Companies.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team. We are a team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international backgrounds. We team up to reach the highest standards in what we do, and don\'t take NO for an answer.

We are expanding rapidly. Are you a top talent? Are you passionate about entrepreneurship? Join us and make an impact in the fintech space.

About the team:

At Aspire, we understand the critical role that legal guidance plays in our business strategy and operations. Our Legal Team is at the forefront of driving licensing strategies, managing compliance risks, and providing sound legal advice to guide Aspire\'s strategy. By providing sound legal rationale, our Legal team is vital in contributing to strategic decision-making processes, ensuring that our operations align with legal requirements and best practices.

About the role:

The Paralegal will sit in Aspire\'s head office in Singapore, and play a key role in supporting the Aspire global legal team. This position will report to the members of the Aspire legal team and will work closely with internal stakeholders across different functions on a range of cross-border projects. The Paralegal will gain exposure to international legal work across Aspire\'s various operating jurisdictions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What will you be doing?

• Coordinating local and cross-border document signing and contract execution
• Legal research and preparing briefs and memos in support of the Aspire legal team\'s international projects and business-as-usual tasks
• Management and tracking of project timelines
• Collaborating closely with all members of the Aspire global legal, finance, commercial and compliance teams
• Maintaining Aspire\'s legal document database
• Assisting with corporate secretarial matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDAs and contracts
• Liaising with and managing Aspire\'s panel of external law firms

We would love to get to know you if you have the following:

• A diploma or degree in law gained from a reputable educational institution
• At least 4 years of working experience as a paralegal or legal associate gained in-house or in a law firm in Singapore
• Hands-on experience in:

• Handling corporate secretarial matters, including drafting board resolutions and ACRA filings, and handling notarisation of documents
• Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts, including NDAs and commercial partnership agreements
• Cross-border project and stakeholders management to ensure timelines are met
• Efficiently coordinating contract signing and post-closing matters
• Strong legal research and drafting skills
• Excellent written and spoken English language communication skills
• A strong work ethic and ability to keep calm under pressure

What we offer

• Work from anywhere and Work from Home subsidy.
• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Culture is Key: Most importantly, we always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You may learn more about our culture at our careers site and LinkedIn Life page .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

Please note: by submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Aspire\'s Data Protection Policy for Employees, Freelancers, Contractors and Job Applicants (the " Policy") , and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data by Aspire for the purposes set out in the Policy. You may withdraw consent for such collection, use and disclosure, and make an access or correction request in respect of your personal data, in accordance with the Policy by emailing people@aspireapp.com .

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