Job Description

• Part of a well-established Regional K team to pioneer the Professional Support/Knowledge Management function in Singapore for a Global White-Shoe firm
• Collaborating with other PSL\'s & Knowledge Department to shape strategy

Client Details

Our client, a Global White-Shoe law firm, has an established presence in across major financial centres globally with an impressive client base spanning blue-chip organisations & global financial institutions. The APAC region has proven to be a hugely successful growth driver for the group which has seen a consistent flow of engagements despite market conditions. The leadership team are committed to building on this growth with the addition of a strong Professional Support talent to helm the function within Singapore and extending the success the function has seen in the region. The firm has a strong focus on diversity & inclusion and well-being for its employees with several global initiatives being successfully rolled out to facilitate positive changes.

Description

Reporting to the Regional Director based in Hong Kong, the role is responsible for:

Knowledge Strategy

• Work with the Knowledge Partner(s), Regional Director of Knowledge Management, the other Professional Support Lawyers to assess the knowledge needs of the Group and for the coordination of cross-Practice efforts that relate to Finance
• Define and implement a plan to meet those needs that is aligned with the business goals of the Group, and mechanisms for regular review of the plan
• Driving innovative strategies for the group
• Proactively seek ways to improve service and efficiency and contribute to best practices

Organisation & Sharing knowledge content

• Work with Group members, and others, to create and capture Finance -related knowledge content and encourage the sharing of information and knowledge generally, and to coordinate with other Practices to encourage and implement consistency across Practices in relation to Finance issues and policies
• Create & Manage electronic collection of practice-related knowledge resources

Thought Leadership

• Spearheading updates on important developments in the legal scene or general business environment
• Implementing process to heighten the firms awareness of practice-related happenings utilising both internal & external resources
• Be a source of legal, market and practical expertise for all members of the Group, including the provision of direct support for client matters
• Play a role in building lasting relationships through collaboration and be the lead advocate for knowledge function

Cross-functional collaboration

• Work with Marketing teams to establish processes that best capture categorisations on matter systems and setting up of processes for documentation
• Work with group to establish processes capturing specific knowledge & experience relevant to the group\'s business in the firms CRM systems

Profile

• Singapore Qualified
• Minimum 12 years PQE, ideally with exposure to Banking &Finance Practice
• Strong drafting skills
• Pragmatic, Collaborative, able to handle autonomy and a Self-Starter
• Prior Knowledge Management/Professional Support experience would be strongly preferred / Senior Associates within Banking & Finance practice with relevant PQE will also be considered

Job Offer

This unique opportunity will give you the platform to pioneer and own the function within the Singapore office for one of the world largest global firms with continued success in the region in an inclusive environment with impressive employee benefits. In this position, you will be part of a function that will allow you to manage your time more effectively and establish a healthy work-life integration while playing a pivotal role in the firms growing success. You will be given the stability of a global firm with the fluidity of building up a new function in Singapore while leveraging on the success of the team in the region.

The remuneration and benefits are commensurate to that of a Global International Firm.

To apply online please click the \'Apply\' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Arvin Singh at +65 6643 9714.

Michael Page